
gliding
词源
源自中古英语 'gliden',与古诺尔斯语 'glíða'(滑动)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根,意为“平滑移动”。
noun
❶ 滑翔运动,指利用气流或重力在空中平稳滑行的运动方式,常见于无动力飞行器或鸟类飞行。
“He enjoys gliding over the mountains on weekends.”
(他喜欢在周末时在山间滑翔。)
“Gliding requires skill to catch the right air currents.”
(滑翔需要技巧来捕捉合适的气流。)
❶ 平滑移动的动作,形容物体或人以流畅、轻盈的方式移动,通常不费力或无声。
“The dancer's gliding across the stage was mesmerizing.”
(舞者在舞台上滑行的动作令人着迷。)
“The boat was gliding silently through the calm water.”
(小船在平静的水面上无声地滑行。)
verb
❶ 进行滑翔运动,指在空中或水面上以平稳、流畅的方式移动。
“The eagle was gliding high above the valley.”
(老鹰在山谷上空高高地滑翔。)
“They spent the afternoon gliding over the lake in a sailboat.”
(他们下午乘帆船在湖面上滑行。)
常见短语
gliding flight — 滑翔飞行,指没有动力推进的飞行方式,依靠气流或重力维持飞行。
“Birds often use gliding flight to conserve energy during long journeys.”
(鸟类在长途飞行中常用滑翔飞行来节省体力。)
gliding movement — 滑行动作,形容人或物体以平滑、连续的方式移动。
“The ballet dancer's gliding movement captivated the audience.”
(芭蕾舞者的滑行动作吸引了观众。)