VOA一分钟英语：用四个动词说 “走”

漫步徜徉、大摇大摆、来回踱步……你能想到哪些 “走” 法？除了常见动词 “walk” 以外，英语中还有不少可以用来描述走路方式的词语。比如：“stroll、pace、wander” 和 “swagger”。它们分别描述哪种 “走”？
 
Hi, everyone. I'm James, and today I'm going to share four verbs you can use instead of walk.
Let's get started. So the first verb is stroll. This is a slow casual walk you might take to relax.
For example: We took a stroll around the park to get some fresh air.
So the next verb is pace. You might pace when you're stressed or anxious about something and it's normally when you walk back and to, across a small area.
So, for example: I paced around my home office waiting to find out if I'd got the job.
Let's look at wander now. Wander means 'to walk around with no destination in mind'.
So, for example: On our first day of holiday we wandered around the city centre.
And finally we have the verb swagger. This means 'to walk around with too much self-confidence and arrogance'.
So, for example: Pete swaggered around the office when he won the lottery.
See you next time, everyone!
 
用法总结

1. “Stroll” 的意思是 “为了放松而走路，散步”，既可以作动词用，也可以作名词用。
We strolled by the river yesterday. It was lovely.
We took a stroll around the park to get some fresh air.
He is going for a stroll along the beach.
 
2. 动词 “pace” 有 “来回踱步” 的意思，可用来表达 “因感到压力或焦虑而在小片区域内走来走去”。
I paced around my home office waiting to find out if I'd got the job.
The lion paced up and down its cage.
He is pacing outside the operating room.
 
3. “Wander” 的意思是 “漫无目的地走，闲逛”，既可以作动词用，也可以作名词用。
On our first day of holiday we wandered around the city centre.
Let's wander into town and see what's going on.
Are you going for a wander in the woods?
 
4. “Swagger” 的意思是 “趾高气扬、大摇大摆地走”，既可以作动词用，也可以作名词用。
Pete swaggered around the office when he won the lottery.
She walked with a swagger that made you know she was successful.