swell

noun

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Definitions of swell noun

movement(運動)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    The gradual rising and falling movement of the sea, characterized by large, smooth waves.

    (海面)平穩的波浪起伏

    • The swell of the sea rose and fell gently, with a slow, rhythmic motion.

      海浪的起伏緩慢而有節奏地上升和下降。

    • The swell moved towards the coast in the distance with a gentle roll.

      海浪緩緩地朝遠處的海岸滾動。

    • On a calm day, the swell on the ocean was slow and steady.

      在平靜的日子裡,海洋上的波浪緩慢而穩定。

sound(聲音)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    An increase in the volume of sound produced by a musical instrument or instruments.

    (樂器)音量的增大

    • The swell of the organ filled the entire cathedral.

      管風琴的音量充滿了整個大教堂。

    • The swell of the instruments built up during the crescendo of the song.

      樂器的音量在歌曲的高潮中逐漸增強。

    • The swell of the trumpets grew as the music reached its peak.

      隨著音樂達到高潮,小號的音量逐漸增大。

verb

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Definitions of swell verb

  1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To increase in size or volume, often becoming rounder than normal; to cause to become larger.

    腫脹;增大

    • Her knee immediately began to swell after she fell.

      她跌倒後,膝蓋立刻開始腫脹。

    • The flood caused the river to swell, inundating many houses along its banks.

      洪水導致河流暴漲,淹沒了沿岸的許多房屋。

    • The dough swelled in the oven as it baked.

      麵團在烤箱中烘烤時膨脹起來。

  2. Intransitive(不及物動詞)

    To increase in loudness, especially in music.

    (聲音)變大;增強

    • As the music reached its climax, the orchestra’s sound swelled.

      當音樂達到高潮時,管弦樂隊的聲音變大了。

    • The sound swelled slowly during the chorus, creating an intense emotion.

      在合唱部分,聲音慢慢地變大,營造出一種強烈的情緒。

    • The sound from the speakers swelled until it filled the entire room.

      揚聲器的聲音變大,直到充滿了整個房間。

adjective

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Definitions of swell adjective

  1. Extremely good or enjoyable.

    極好的

    • That was a swell trip!

      那真是一次極棒的旅行!

    • They had a swell time at the party.

      他們在派對上玩得很開心。

    • We had a swell evening at the restaurant.

      我們在餐廳度過了一個美好的夜晚。

adverb

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Definitions of swell adverb

  1. Very well; in an excellent manner.

    很好地

    • The project is going swell.

      這個專案進行得很順利。

    • Everything is going swell, without any issues.

      一切都很順利,沒有任何問題。

    • I think we’re doing swell with our work.

      我覺得我們的工作做得很順利。