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upswing

UK //ˈʌp.swɪŋ//US //ˈʌp.swɪŋ//

词源

由 up(向上)和 swing(摆动)组合而成,最早记录于19世纪,原指物理上的向上摆动动作,后引申为抽象的增长趋势。

noun

❶ 指事物向上或向好的趋势,常用于描述经济、情绪或表现等方面的明显提升。

“The economy is showing signs of an upswing after the recession.”

(经济在衰退后显示出上升的迹象。)

“Her mood took an upswing when she heard the good news.”

(听到好消息后,她的情绪明显好转。)

同义词:rise, increase, improvement, upturn, boost

verb

❶ 表示向上摆动或突然上升的动作,也可比喻为情绪或状态的快速好转。

“The golfer upswung the club with perfect form.”

(高尔夫球手以完美的姿势向上挥杆。)

“His spirits upswung when he saw his family waiting at the airport.”

(看到家人在机场等候时,他的情绪立刻高涨起来。)

同义词:swing up, rise, surge, ascend, lift

常见短语

on the upswing — 形容事物处于上升或改善的阶段,常用于经济、健康或情绪等语境。

“After months of decline, the housing market is finally on the upswing.”

(经过数月的下滑后,房地产市场终于开始回升。)