| 单词 | fling |
| 释义 | fling (flɪŋ ) Word forms: flings , flinging , flung 1. verb If you fling something somewhere, you throw it there using a lot of force. The woman flung the cup at him. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] He once seized my knitting, flinging it across the room. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] Synonyms: throw, toss, hurl, chuck [informal] 2. verb If you fling yourself somewhere, you move or jump there suddenly and with a lot of force. He flung himself to the floor. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb] 3. verb If you fling a part of your body in a particular direction, especially your arms or head, you move it there suddenly. She flung her arms around my neck and kissed me. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 4. verb If you fling someone to the ground, you push them very roughly so that they fall over. The youth got him by the front of his shirt and flung him to the ground. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 5. verb If you fling something into a particular place or position, you put it there in a quick or angry way. Peter flung his shoes into the corner. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] He flung it down on the desk. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 6. verb If you fling yourself into a particular activity, you do it with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. She flung herself into her career. [V pron-refl + into] I flung myself into poetry. [V pron-refl into n] 7. verb Fling can be used instead of 'throw' in many expressions that usually contain 'throw'. 8. countable noun If two people have a fling, they have a brief sexual relationship. [informal] She claims she had a brief fling with him 30 years ago. [+ with] Synonyms: affair, relationship, involvement, liaison 9. singular noun A fling is a short period of enjoyment, especially the last one that you will get an opportunity to have. ...that last fling before you finally give up and take up a job. Synonyms: binge [informal], good time, bash, bit of fun Collocations: casual fling If he just wants a casual fling, he's not the guy for you. The Sun Occasionally, a casual fling will turn into something else. Times, Sunday Times He may have thought 'the odd casual fling never hurt anyone' but he'll discover there can be a downside. The Sun They tend just to suit people who are out for a casual fling. The Sun Not a lifelong commitment, but no casual fling either. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 猛冲, 短暂的风流韵事 Japanese: 投げ飛ばす, 浮気 |
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