"sway back and forth" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 来回摇摆

Definition

反复轻柔地从一边到另一边移动，通常是缓慢顺畅的，就像树或人轻轻摇摆一样。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Sway back and forth” 通常形容温和、有节奏的来回晃动，多用于树、人物、座椅等，不适用快速、剧烈的动作。常见搭配如在风中的树、慢慢摇晃的椅子等。

Examples

The big tree started to sway back and forth in the wind.

大树在风中开始**来回摇摆**。

Babies like to sway back and forth in rocking chairs.

婴儿喜欢在摇椅上**来回摇摆**。

The boat began to sway back and forth on the water.

小船开始在水面上**来回摇摆**。

She closed her eyes and let herself sway back and forth to the music.

她闭上眼睛，让自己随着音乐**来回摇摆**。

The crowd started to sway back and forth in perfect rhythm at the concert.

音乐会上，人群开始整齐地**来回摇摆**。

If you sway back and forth too much on that chair, it might break.

如果你在那张椅子上**来回摇摆**太多，椅子可能会坏。