Swinging - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

verb

Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.

Примеры использования:

Eliot was persuaded to alter the passage

verb

To change a characteristic, often slightly, or to cause this to happen

Примеры использования:

[ t ] the coat was too long, so i took it back to the store to have it altered., some things in lif…

verb

To change the appearance, character, or structure of something, or to be changed in this way

Примеры использования:

Just last week, the company agreed to alter some of its business practices., if they want to contin…

verb

Occur in turn repeatedly.

Примеры использования:

Bouts of depression alternate with periods of elation

adjective

Every other; every second.

Примеры использования:

She was asked to attend on alternate days

noun

Another term for alternative.

Примеры использования:

A novel set in an alternate universe

verb

Wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

Примеры использования:

A man leaped out brandishing a knife

verb

To wave something in the air in a threatening or excited way

Примеры использования:

He looked silly brandishing one of those star wars lightsabers.

verb

Make (someone or something) different; alter or modify.

Примеры использования:

Both parties voted against proposals to change the law

noun

An act or process through which something becomes different.

Примеры использования:

The change from a nomadic to an agricultural society

verb

To exchange one thing for another thing, especially of a similar type

Примеры использования:

Change jobs she's just changed jobs., change the subject let's change the subject (= talk about som…

verb

Hang or swing loosely.

Примеры использования:

Saucepans dangled from a rail

verb

To hang loosely, or to cause something to hang

Примеры использования:

[ i ] a loose wire was dangling from the wall., [ t ] he dangled the puppet in front her.

verb

To hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely

Примеры использования:

Dangle from loose electric wires were dangling from the wall., he dangled the puppet in front of th…

idiom

A frequently changing situation

Примеры использования:

The ebb and flow of politics in washington goes on as usual.

verb

(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly.

Примеры использования:

A pheasant flapped its wings

noun

A thin, flat piece of cloth, paper, metal, etc. that is hinged or attached on one side only and covers an opening or hangs down from something.

Примеры использования:

The flap of the envelope

verb

Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

verb

(of a living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment.

Примеры использования:

Wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake

noun

A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention.

Примеры использования:

With a flourish, she ushered them inside

verb

To grow or develop successfully

Примеры использования:

Parts of the city continue to flourish., this is the perfect environment for our company to flouris…

verb

Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

Примеры использования:

Trade with other countries tends to fluctuate from year to year

verb

To change or vary frequently between one level or thing and another

Примеры использования:

Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season., i fluctuate between feeling really happy and u…

verb

If prices, levels, or interest rates fluctuate, they go up and down

Примеры использования:

Inflation has fluctuated in recent months along with oil prices., fluctuate between sth and sth div…

verb

(of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.

Примеры использования:

A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden

noun

An act of fluttering.

Примеры использования:

There was a flutter of wings at the window

verb

To move in quick, irregular motions, or to cause something to move this way

Примеры использования:

[ i ] the flags fluttered in the breeze., there was a flutter of wings overhead.

verb

Move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.

Примеры использования:

The grain pan near the front of the combine oscillates back and forth

verb

To move repeatedly from side to side or up and down between two points, or to vary between two states or amounts, or feelings or opinions

Примеры использования:

She oscillates between cooperation and hostility., mealtimes strongly influence this daily oscillat…

verb

To move repeatedly from one position to another

Примеры использования:

Oscillate between sth and sth the stock has spent most of the past five years oscillating between $…

verb

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Примеры использования:

The tree's branches stopped quivering

noun

A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

Примеры использования:

She couldn't help the quiver in her voice

noun

An archer's portable case for holding arrows.

Примеры использования:

He also had a framed backpack, a utility belt containing tools, a quiver containing 14 arrows, a fl…

verb

Lift or move to a higher position or level.

Примеры использования:

She raised both arms above her head

noun

An increase in salary.

Примеры использования:

He wants a raise and some perks

verb

Move upwards

noun

The solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil.

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The beds of rock are slightly tilted

verb

Move gently to and fro or from side to side.

Примеры использования:

She rocked the baby in her arms

noun

Rock music.

Примеры использования:

The store plays a peculiar blend of 70s and 80s rock

verb

(of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.

Примеры использования:

Buildings shook in sacramento and tremors were felt in reno

noun

An act of shaking.

Примеры использования:

She gave her red curls a shake

verb

Move or cause to move back and forth

verb

Move or cause to move from one place to another, especially over a small distance.

Примеры использования:

A team from the power company came to shift the cables away from the house

noun

A slight change in position, direction, or tendency.

Примеры использования:

A shift in public opinion

verb

Move very slightly

verb

Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side.

Примеры использования:

He swayed slightly on his feet

noun

A rhythmical movement from side to side.

Примеры использования:

The easy sway of her hips

verb

Move back and forth

verb

Spin quickly and lightly round, especially repeatedly.

Примеры использования:

She twirled in delight to show off her new dress

noun

An act of spinning.

Примеры использования:

Kate did a twirl in front of the mirror

verb

To turn in a circle, or to cause something to do this

Примеры использования:

[ i always + adv/prep ] skaters leapt and twirled on the ice., she does a twirl to show off her pre…

verb

Move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion.

Примеры использования:

The surface of the liquid undulated gently

adjective

(especially of a leaf) having a wavy surface or edge.

verb

To have a continuous up and down shape or movement, like waves on the sea

Примеры использования:

The road undulates for five miles before a steep climb., the undulating countryside

verb

Differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.

Примеры использования:

The properties vary in price

verb

Move continuously and rapidly to and fro.

Примеры использования:

The cabin started to vibrate

verb

To move quickly backward and forward, or to cause something to shake

Примеры использования:

[ i ] musical sounds are produced when the strings of the piano vibrate., [ i ] a thundering boom m…

verb

(especially with reference to an animal's tail) move or cause to move rapidly to and fro.

Примеры использования:

His tail began to wag

noun

A single rapid movement from side to side.

Примеры использования:

A chirpy wag of the head

verb

Play truant from (school).

Примеры использования:

He began hanging out with bad people and wagging school

verb

Move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal.

Примеры использования:

He waved to me from the train

noun

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.

Примеры использования:

He was swept out to sea by a freak wave

verb

(physics) a movement up and down or back and forth

verb

Move in a quivering way; flicker.

Примеры использования:

The flame wavered in the draught

verb

To begin to doubt or lose your determination to do something

Примеры использования:

He never wavered as the leading voice of african-americans’ call for freedom and equality., she wav…

verb

Hold and use (a weapon or tool).

Примеры использования:

A masked raider wielding a handgun

verb

Handle effectively

verb

To have or use power, authority, or influence, or to hold and use a weapon

Примеры использования:

Under the new city charter, the mayor wields most of the power.

noun

A toy consisting of a circular object that can be made to roll down and up a string that is tied to your hand if you spin the object and move your hand quickly at the same time

Примеры использования:

Research on yo-yo dieting indicates that going on and off diets repeatedly will make weight control…