swan
noun [ C ] uk/swɒn/ us/swɑːn/
B2 天鹅
a large, usually white bird with a long neck that lives on rivers and lakes
We watched the swans glide by. 我们看到天鹅轻快地飞过。
- More examples
- We took some bread to feed the swans.
- A young swan is called a cygnet.
swan
verb [ I usually + adv/prep ] UK informal disapproving uk/swɒn/ us/swɑːn/ -nn-
漫游，游走，闲逛，悠闲地走动
to travel, move, or behave in a relaxed way for pleasure and without worrying that others may feel annoyed
She swanned into the room, carrying a glass of wine, taking no notice of the fact that she'd kept us all waiting for hours. 她拿着一杯葡萄酒悠然走进房间，丝毫没有注意到已经让我们等了好几个小时了。
He's been swanning around the States (= travelling and not doing any work) all summer. 整个夏天他都在美国四处闲逛。
Compare: roam (MOVE AROUND)wander verb (MOVE AROUND)