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swimmer

UK //ˈswɪmə(r)//US //ˈswɪmər//

词源

源自中古英语 swimmer,由动词 swim(游泳)加上后缀 -er(表示从事某动作的人)构成。

noun

❶ 指在水中游泳的人,可以是专业运动员或业余爱好者,通常指能够熟练游泳的人。

“She is a talented swimmer who won several medals in the competition.”

(她是一位才华横溢的游泳运动员,在比赛中赢得了多枚奖牌。)

“The swimmer crossed the lake in less than an hour.”

(这位游泳者用不到一小时的时间横渡了湖泊。)

同义词:aquanaut, bather, diver

常见短语

strong swimmer — 形容游泳技术很好的人,能够在水中游得又快又稳。

“You need to be a strong swimmer to participate in this open-water race.”

(要参加这场公开水域比赛,你必须是个游泳健将。)