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swann

UK /swɒn/US /swɑːn/

词源

源自古英语 'swan', 与古高地德语 'swan' 同源,可能源自原始日耳曼语 *swanaz。

noun

❶ 指天鹅,一种优雅的大型水鸟,常见于湖泊和河流中,以其修长的颈部和洁白的羽毛著称。

“A beautiful swann glided across the lake.”

(一只美丽的天鹅在湖面上优雅地滑行。)

“The swann spread its wings and took off into the sky.”

(天鹅展开翅膀,飞向天空。)

同义词:cygnet, waterfowl, bird

verb

❶ 指像天鹅一样优雅地移动或表现,常用于形容人或物体的动作轻盈优美。

“She swanned into the room, turning heads with her elegance.”

(她像天鹅一样优雅地走进房间,吸引了所有人的目光。)

“The dancer swanned across the stage with effortless grace.”

(舞者以毫不费力的优雅姿态在舞台上轻盈移动。)

同义词:glide, float, move gracefully

常见短语

swan song — 指某人或某事物的最后一次表演或行动,通常带有悲壮或终结的意味。

“This concert was the singer's swan song before retirement.”

(这场音乐会是这位歌手退休前的最后一次演出。)