
好词典

源自古英语 wealwian(打滚),与古高地德语 walawôn(滚动)同源,可能模仿物体滚动的声响。
❶ 指人或动物在泥浆、水中打滚或躺卧,通常为了降温、清洁或享受。也可比喻人沉溺于某种情绪或状态中。
“The pigs were wallowing happily in the muddy pond.”
(猪群在泥泞的池塘里快活地打滚。)
“After the rain, elephants enjoy wallowing in the wet soil.”
(雨后大象喜欢在潮湿的泥土里打滚。)
wallow in — 指长时间沉浸于某种状态(多为负面情绪),带有放纵或不愿摆脱的意味。
“He's been wallowing in despair since the breakup.”
(分手后他一直深陷绝望无法自拔。)