
好词典

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