Swing [swɪŋ]：”Swing” can have several different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here are a few of the core meanings:
- A type of music characterized by a strong rhythm and improvisation, often played by a big band or small jazz ensemble.
- A type of movement in which something moves back and forth in a smooth, curving motion, like a pendulum or a person on a swing set.
- A political or social shift in which power or public opinion moves from one side to another, often characterized as a pendulum swinging back and forth between different ideologies or parties.
中文释义：“Swing”的意思根据上下文有不同的解释。以下是几种核心意义：
- 一种音乐类型，其特点是强烈的节奏和即兴演奏，通常由大乐队或小爵士乐团演奏。
- 一种运动类型，其中某物以平滑，弯曲的运动方式来回摆动，如钟摆或摆动组合的人。
- 政治或社会上的变化，其中权力或公众舆论从一方向另一方移动，常被描述为钟摆在不同意识形态或政党之间来回摆动。
1、To move backwards and forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point. （挥动、摆动、舞动）
E.G.1：You’ve got a great swing. You just need a little help around the greens. （DH S02E23）
参考翻译：你的挥杆打的很好嘛，你在球场上只需要一点小小的帮助。
E.G.2：Maybe I’m upset about my golf swing or the economy…or maybe it’s because I killed a guy. （DH S08E01）
参考翻译：也许是因为打高尔夫我挥的那一杆，也许是经济萧条，也许是因为我杀了人。
E.G.3：Oh, you got me, pal. Hey, we’re all gonna have a great time, and we’ll show Katherine that funny swing the monkey goes on.
参考翻译：我当然陪你啊小家伙，我们会玩得很愉快的。我们可以让Katherine去看看猴子荡秋千的滑稽样子。
2、If people’s opinions, attitudes, or feelings swing, they change, especially in a sudden or extreme way. （情绪波动、心情或立场摇摆）
E.G.4：Honey, you and your macho pride. Just tell him you’re flattered, but you don’t swing that way. He’s not hitting on me, you idiot, he’s threatening me. （DH S02E02）
参考翻译：亲爱的，拿出你的男子气概！告诉他你受宠若惊，但你不是随便转变立场和取向的。他不是向我求爱，你个笨蛋，他是威胁我。
E.G.5：I am just now starting to get my rage issues under control. This brute doesn’t swing that way anymore, so go find another. （DH S02E12）
参考翻译：我刚刚开始学会控制我的愤怒，这个莽夫不会再像以前那样情绪波动厉害了，所以去找别人吧。
E.G.6：Well, you seem so irritated. Before, you were so pleasant. Would you say that your moods swing suddenly like this? （DH S07E07）
参考翻译：你似乎很恼火，之前你还很和蔼的，你是不是想说你会像这样突然情绪波动？
3、To succeed in getting or achieving sth, sometimes in a slightly dishonest way. （搞定或摆平某事）
E.G.7：Oh, honey, if you can swing that one, more power to you. （DH S01E23）
参考翻译：亲爱的，如果你能搞定这件事的话，我给你加油！
E.G.8：Well, let me check my book. I might have to move some stuff around, but I think I can swing it. （DH S03E09）
参考翻译：那我看看日程表吧，可能要把一些物件调整下，但我想应该可以搞定。
To swing by somewhere：（去到某处）
E.G.1：Ok, Tom, I will swing by the dry-cleaners’ after I hit the market. （DH S01E19）
参考翻译：好的，汤姆。我去过市场以后会顺便去趟干洗店。
E.G.2：Ah, Edie asked me to help her pick out a gift for her sister, so I gotta swing by the mall. （DH S04E03）
参考翻译：Edie要我帮她给姐姐选礼物，我得去商场一趟。
In full swing：全面展开、处于高潮阶段
E.G.：Hey, guys. You ready to party? The party was in full swing, and everyone was waiting to surprise the guest of honor. （DH S05E05）
参考翻译：去聚会吗？聚会正进行得正酣畅，大家都在等待宾客的神秘惊喜。
Sex swing：A sex swing (also known as a sling) is a type of harness designed to allow sexual intercourse between one partner suspended by the swing and another who moves freely. （性爱秋千）
E.G.1：A sex swing in my test kitchen? Do you realize I used to make people wear hairnets in here? （DH S08E04）
参考翻译：然在我的厨房里生产性爱秋千，你知道我原来都让员工戴着发网工作吗？
E.G.1：Well, I didn’t know you and Chuck were back together. — We’re not. Well, then why are you wearing a sex swing? （DH S08E04）
参考翻译：我不知道你和查克合好了，我们没合好。–那你为什么穿着性爱秋千？
Take a swing：to try to hit something quickly or think of sth suddenly. （快速撞到或急速想到）
E.G.：I’m gonna take a wild swing here. Were you having sex? （DH S03E01）
参考翻译：我准备来个脑筋急转弯，你们是不是正在嘿休？
