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waving

UK //ˈweɪvɪŋ//US //ˈweɪvɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'waven',与古英语 'wafian'(来回移动)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。

verb

❶ 挥手或挥动物体,通常是为了打招呼、引起注意或表达某种情感。动作可以是上下或左右摆动。

“She was waving at me from across the street.”

(她在街对面朝我挥手。)

“The children were waving flags during the parade.”

(孩子们在游行时挥舞着旗帜。)

同义词:flourishing, gesturing, beckoning

noun

❶ 挥手的动作或行为,也可以指物体(如头发、旗帜)的摆动。常用于描述动态场景。

“Her waving caught my eye from a distance.”

(她挥手的动作从远处吸引了我的注意。)

“The waving of the banners added color to the event.”

(旗帜的挥动为活动增添了色彩。)

同义词:swaying, fluttering, undulating

常见短语

waving hands — 形容某人正在挥手,通常用于打招呼或告别。

“The little girl was waving hands excitedly at her father.”

(小女孩兴奋地向她父亲挥手。)

waving flag — 指旗帜在风中飘扬的场景,常用于描述庆祝或爱国场合。

“The stadium was filled with waving flags during the national anthem.”

(国歌奏响时,体育场里旗帜飘扬。)