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swing的用法

If you want an interview with Mr. Musk, I could probably swing it for you.
这裡的swing不是指摇摆,更不是高尔夫裡面的挥杆,而是安排manage to do something,更有种特别「安插、牵线」的意思、使什麽事成功。

Swing it for you
(X) 摇晃东西
(O) 帮忙安排

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I can swing it, let me take care of the job.
我可以帮忙,让我来做吧。

Can you swing a day off for me on Friday?
可以帮我週五排休吗?

Downtown would be better for me. So if you can swing it, let's meet there.
市区对我来说比较适合,如果你也能接受,我们就在市区碰面吧。

I’ve tried everyone, but nobody can swing it.
我已经找了所有人,但没人可以帮忙这事。——《职场老妈》Workin’ Moms

What can you swing? 你能出价多少?

在《六人行》Friends裡面有一幕,业务要卖一本百科全书给Joey,也用swing这字来讲价钱。

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The salesperson: Well ah, what can you swing?
指的就是"How much can you afford?" 你能出价多少?

swing本身也有摇摆不定的意思,也常见政治新闻提及这个字

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swing vote 关键选票(摇摆选票)
swing voter 摇摆选民
swing states 摇摆不定的州

Get into the swing of things 顺应环境,享受其中

另外swing还有个片语”get into the swing of things/it”,表示人开始理解并融入,变得积极投入其中。

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After returning from her maternity leave, Kate couldn't get into the swing of things back at work.
Kate从产假回来上班之后,还不能适应环境。

We're here to enjoy the music – why don't you relax and get into the swing of things?
我们来这裡就是要享受音乐,何不就放鬆一下享受其中呢?