paddle
noun
Definitions of paddle noun
tool(工具)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used to propel a small boat or canoe through the water.
舳槳
He gently moved the canoe across the still lake using a paddle.
他輕輕地用槳將獨木舟劃過平靜的湖面。
We need to buy new paddles for our kayaks.
我們需要為我們的皮划艇買新的槳。
This paddle is designed to be highly efficient in the water.
這支槳的設計在水中非常高效。
- Countable(可數名詞)
A blade on a paddle wheel of a boat.
明輪葉片
The paddles of the paddle steamer rotated rapidly, propelling the boat forward.
明輪船的輪槳快速旋轉，推動船隻前進。
The paddles of old paddle steamers need frequent maintenance and replacement.
老式明輪船的輪槳需要經常維護和更換。
It is fascinating to observe how the paddles efficiently move the ship forward.
觀察輪槳如何有效地推動船隻前進非常有趣。
activity(活動)
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
A walk through shallow water, especially at the edge of a beach.
（尤指在海邊的）涉水；玩水
The children enjoyed their time playing and paddling in the water at the beach.
孩子們很享受在海邊玩水和淺水嬉戲的時光。
We took off our shoes and went for a paddle in the cool seawater.
我們脫掉鞋子，在涼爽的海水中淺水嬉戲。
A gentle paddle along the shoreline is a very relaxing experience.
沿著海岸線的輕柔淺水行走是一種非常放鬆的體驗。
verb
Definitions of paddle verb
move(移動)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To propel a boat using a paddle.
划槳；用槳划船
They paddled the boat across the lake, enjoying the quiet time.
他們划著船穿過湖泊，享受這寧靜的時光。
Canoeists must learn how to paddle efficiently.
划獨木舟的人必須學會如何有效地划槳。
The paddlers worked together to paddle the boat to shore.
划槳的人們共同努力將船划向岸邊。
punish(懲罰)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To hit a child on the bottom with a short, wide piece of wood as a form of punishment.
用板子打（小孩）屁股；體罰
In the past, teachers might paddle students as a form of punishment.
過去，老師可能會用打屁股的方式來懲罰學生。
In some cultures, paddling is still used as a form of discipline for children.
在一些文化中，打屁股仍然被用作對孩子的管教方式。
Schools no longer permit the paddling of students.
學校不再允許對學生進行打屁股的懲罰。
activity(活動)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To walk in shallow water without shoes or socks, often at the edge of a beach.
在淺水中行走；（尤指在海邊）涉水。
They enjoyed paddling barefoot in the shallow water at the beach.
他們喜歡赤腳在海灘的淺水中涉水。
As the tide went out, we paddled along the beach looking for shells.
隨著潮水退去，我們沿著海灘涉水尋找貝殼。
The kids paddled in the creek, splashing each other.
孩子們在小溪裡涉水，互相潑水。
swim(游泳)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To swim by moving your hands and feet up and down.
（游泳時用手腳）划水。
Beginners usually practice paddling while learning to swim.
初學者通常在學習游泳時練習划水。
He paddled through the water, making slow progress.
他在水中划水，進展緩慢。
She used her hands and feet to paddle towards the side of the pool.
她用手腳划水游向池邊。
Idioms
- paddle your own canoe
To 'paddle your own canoe' means to be independent and self-reliant, managing one's affairs without assistance from others.
獨立自主，自力更生
• Since she decided to start her own business, she's been paddling her own canoe.
自從她決定創業以來，她一直在自力更生。