"waddle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 摇摇摆摆地走
• 像鸭子一样走

Definition

用短小的步伐、一边摇晃一边走路，像鸭子或企鹅一样。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Waddle” 常用于形容鸭子、企鹅、小孩或负重（如怀孕或提重物）时摇摇摆摆地走，通常口语且带幽默或亲切意味。在正式场合不用。经常和“像鸭子一样走”（waddle like a duck）连用。

Examples

The duck waddled across the yard.

那只鸭子**摇摇摆摆地走过**院子。

The baby waddled toward her mother.

婴儿**摇摇晃晃地走向**妈妈。

He hurt his foot and started to waddle.

他脚受伤了，开始**摇摇摆摆地走**。

After a big meal, Grandpa always waddles to his chair.

爷爷每次吃饱后，都会**摇摇摆摆地走到**椅子上。

Penguins waddle because their legs are so short and set far apart.

企鹅因为腿又短又分得很开，所以会**摇摇摆摆地走**。

She was so tired, she could only waddle to bed.

她太累了，只能**摇摇晃晃地走到**床上。