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breaststroke

/brest-strohk, bres-/US // ˈbrɛstˌstroʊk, ˈbrɛs- //UK // (ˈbrɛstˌstrəʊk) //

蛙泳,蛙跳,游泳,蛙式

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Swimming. a stroke made in the prone position, in which both hands move simultaneously forward, outward, and rearward from in front of the chest while the legs move in a frog kick.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    breast·stroked, breast·strok·ing.

    • : to swim using the breaststroke.

Examples

  • There were clear differences in how efficient the different techniques were, with running and flutter kick performing equally poorly, and upright breaststroke and eggbeater performing equally well.

  • It’s been an unexpected joy to see Britain’s Adam Peaty, the sleeve-tatted, red-capped colossus, blast his way to a second consecutive Olympic gold in the 100-meter breaststroke.

  • While water immersion itself did not make a difference, the researchers found that 20 minutes of moderate-intensity breaststroke swimming improved cognitive function in both groups.

  • A deft cut on the shoulder paralysed the Tartar's sword arm, and a breaststroke brought him to his knees.