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paddling

UK //ˈpæd.lɪŋ//US //ˈpæd.lɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'padell'(桨),可能受到低地德语 'paddel' 的影响,最终与拉丁语 'pala'(铲、桨)相关。

noun

❶ 用桨划船的动作或活动,通常指在平静的水面上悠闲地划船,常见于独木舟或皮划艇运动。

“We enjoyed a peaceful afternoon paddling on the lake.”

(我们在湖上愉快地划船度过了一个宁静的下午。)

“Paddling requires coordination between your arms and the paddle.”

(划船需要手臂和桨之间的协调配合。)

❶ 用桨轻轻拍打水面的行为,可能是为了控制船的方向或速度,有时也指动物在水中划动四肢。

“The duck was paddling gracefully across the pond.”

(鸭子优雅地在池塘里划水前行。)

“He kept the boat steady by paddling gently on one side.”

(他轻轻地在船的一侧划桨以保持平衡。)

同义词:rowing, sculling, kayaking, canoeing

verb

❶ 用桨划船或使船移动的动作,通常指短距离或悠闲的划船行为。

“They spent the morning paddling around the bay.”

(他们整个上午都在海湾附近划船。)

“She loves paddling her canoe along the river.”

(她喜欢沿着河流划她的独木舟。)

同义词:rowing, propelling, steering

常见短语

paddling pool — 浅水池,通常供儿童玩耍,水深较浅,适合小孩嬉水。

“The kids were splashing around in the paddling pool.”

(孩子们在浅水池里嬉水玩耍。)