swarm

noun

UK/swɔːm/
US/swɔːrm/

Definitions of swarm noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    a large group of insects moving together

    一群(昆虫);蜂拥

    • a swarm of bees/wasps/ants/locusts

      一群蜜蜂/黄蜂/蚂蚁/蝗虫

    • The dead sheep was covered by a swarm of flies.

      那只死羊被一大群苍蝇覆盖。

    • The garden was full of swarms of ladybugs.

      花园里到处都是一群群的瓢虫。

  2. Countable(可数名词)Singular/Plural verb(单复数动词)

    a large group of people moving together

    一群;一大群(人)

    • A swarm of journalists followed the movie star's car.

      一大群记者跟着电影明星的车。

    • Swarms of fans gathered outside the stadium, hoping to see their idols.

      大批粉丝聚集在体育场外,希望能看到他们的偶像。

    • Shoppers came in swarms to the new store on its opening day.

      购物者蜂拥而至,在新店开业当天前来光顾。

verb

UK/swɔːm/
US/swɔːrm/

Definitions of swarm verb

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    When insects swarm, they gather in a large group.

    (昆虫)群集;成群移动

  2. Intransitive(不及物动词)

    When people swarm somewhere, they move there in large numbers.

    (人群)蜂拥;成群结队地移动

    • Tourists swarm to the little beachside town during the summer.

      夏天时,游客蜂拥而至这个海边小镇。

    • The children swarmed onto the playground to play.

      孩子们成群结队地涌上操场玩耍。

    • People swarmed into the streets to celebrate the team's victory.

      人们涌上街头庆祝球队的胜利。

Phrasal Verbs of swarm

  • swarm with something

    When a location is filled with numerous people or items, all actively moving around.

    充斥着;挤满;云集

    The park was swarmed with children playing, their laughter filling the air.

    公园里挤满了玩耍的孩子,他们的笑声充满了空气。