tread water

短语
大学

踩水

词形变化

treaded water treading water treads water 三单 treads water trodden water trod water treading water 现在分词 treaded water 过去式 trod water 过去式 treaded water 过去分词 trod water 过去分词 trodden water 过去式 trodden water 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To remain afloat in the water without use of any buoyancy aid, by using kicking motions and hand motions.

    Near-synonym: keep one's head above water

  2. 2.

    To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.

    原地踏步

    维持现状

    比喻

    Near-synonym: keep one's head above water