paddle

名词

UK/ˈpæd.ᵊl/
US/ˈpæd.ᵊl/

定义 paddle 名词

tool(工具)

  1. 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。

  2. 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)

  1. 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。

动词

UK/ˈpæd.ᵊl/
US/ˈpæd.ᵊl/

定义 paddle 动词

move(移動)

  1. 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)

  1. 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)

  1. 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)

  1. 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。

成语

  • 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。