Take a swing at Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɪŋ/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-SWING-at

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /swˈɪŋ/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-SWING-at

释义

To try to hit someone or something, usually with your hand or an object. Informally, it can also mean to try doing something or to make an attempt.

用法与细微差别

Used both literally (physically trying to hit) and figuratively (trying something new). Informal and conversational. Often found as 'take a swing at someone' (try to hit them) or 'take a swing at (doing something)' (make an attempt). Not used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: intentar golpear - probar suerte (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): tentar acertar - tentar a sorte (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): tentar acertar - tentar a sorte (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 挥打一击 - 试试运气（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 揮打一擊 - 試試運氣（非正式）
• Hindi: झटका मारना - किस्मत आज़माना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: يحاول ضرب - يحاول (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: একটা ঘুষি মারা চেষ্টা করা - চেষ্টা করা
• Russian: нанести удар - попробовать (что-то сделать)
• Japanese: 殴りかかる - 挑戦してみる
• Vietnamese: đánh thử - thử làm
• Korean: 한 번 쳐보다 - 시도하다
• Turkish: birine sallamak - denemek
• Urdu: مکّا مارنے کی کوشش کرنا - کوشش کرنا
• Indonesian: mencoba memukul - mencoba melakukan

例句

He tried to take a swing at the ball but missed.

basic

Don't take a swing at your brother.

basic

She decided to take a swing at learning guitar.

basic

Mind if I take a swing at fixing your computer?

natural

He got angry and tried to take a swing at me.

natural

This recipe looks tough, but I’ll take a swing at it.

natural