fling

🇬🇧 UK/fliŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To throw something with force; to move oneself abruptly or violently.

猛投,抛掷;猛冲

n.

A forceful throw; a short period of unrestrained enjoyment or indulgence.

投掷;短暂的放纵;短暂的恋情

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
flingother
=fling

Common Collocations

  • 1.have a fling暂时试试
  • 2.fling out抛出
  • 3.fling open猛然打开

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He took a fling at acting after leaving his corporate job.

  • 2.

    Young people often take a wild fling before settling into serious relationships.

  • 3.

    The pitcher flung the baseball with tremendous force toward the waiting catcher.

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