
好词典

源自古英语 'swan', 源自原始日耳曼语 *swanaz, 与德语 Schwan, 荷兰语 zwaan 同源。
❶ 天鹅的复数形式,指大型优雅的水鸟,通常有长颈和纯白羽毛,常见于湖泊和河流中。
“The swans glided gracefully across the lake.”
(天鹅优雅地滑过湖面。)
“We saw a pair of swans nesting by the riverbank.”
(我们看到一对天鹅在河岸边筑巢。)
❶ 指像天鹅一样优雅地移动,或指某人突然改变立场或态度。
“She swanned into the room wearing an elegant gown.”
(她穿着优雅的礼服像天鹅般翩然进入房间。)
“After criticizing the policy, he swanned around supporting it.”
(批评该政策后,他突然转而支持它。)
swan song — 指某人最后的表演或作品,源自传说天鹅临死前会发出美妙的歌声。
“This album is considered the band's swan song before they disbanded.”
(这张专辑被视为乐队解散前的天鹅之歌。)