tread water

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  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. To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position. figuratively
    — Near-synonym: keep one's head above water

词形变化

treads water present,singular,third-person treading water participle,present treaded water US,past,regional trod water UK,common,past treaded water US,participle,past,regional trod water UK,common,participle,past trodden water UK,common,participle,past
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