
好词典

拟声词,源自16世纪模仿物体快速移动声音的造词,与德语schwischen同源。
❶ 快速移动时发出嗖嗖声,常用于描述物体在空中快速划过或液体晃动的声音。
“The rope swished through the air as he swung it.”
(当他甩动绳子时,绳子在空中发出嗖嗖声。)
“She swished the water in her glass absentmindedly.”
(她心不在焉地晃动着玻璃杯里的水。)
❶ 物体快速移动时发出的轻柔嗖嗖声,或形容时尚华丽的风格。
“We heard the swish of the basketball through the net.”
(我们听到篮球穿过篮网时的唰唰声。)
“Her dress had an elegant swish when she walked.”
(她走路时裙子优雅地沙沙作响。)
swish and flick — 《哈利波特》中施展漂浮咒的魔杖动作,现常被借指潇洒利落的动作。
“Remember the spell requires a proper swish and flick motion.”
(记住这个咒语需要标准的挥洒动作。)