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somerset

UK //ˈsʌməsɛt//US //ˈsʌmərsɛt//

词源

源自法语 'sombresault',意为'跳跃'或'翻转',后演变为英语中的 'somerset'。

noun

❶ 一种体操或杂技动作,身体向前或向后翻转一周,通常双脚着地。

“The gymnast performed a perfect somerset during her routine.”

(体操运动员在表演中完成了一个完美的空翻。)

“He tried to do a somerset but landed awkwardly.”

(他试图做一个空翻,但落地时姿势别扭。)

同义词:flip, tumble, roll

verb

❶ 做空翻动作,通常指身体向前或向后翻转一周。

“The acrobat somersetted across the stage with ease.”

(杂技演员轻松地在舞台上空翻。)

“He somersetted off the diving board into the pool.”

(他从跳板上空翻入水。)

同义词:flip, tumble, roll

常见短语

do a somerset — 做一个空翻动作,通常用于描述体操或杂技中的翻转动作。

“The cheerleader can do a somerset in mid-air.”

(啦啦队员能在半空中做一个空翻。)

somerset over — 通过空翻越过某物,常用于描述杂技或体操中的动作。

“The acrobat somersetted over the obstacle with grace.”

(杂技演员优雅地空翻越过了障碍物。)