蹬
dēng
Meaning
- to step on; to tread on
- to put on; to wear (shoes, trousers etc)
- (slang) to dump (sb)
Definition
腿和脚向脚底方向用力。
To push with the leg and foot in a downward or forward direction.
Usage
常指用脚向下或向前施加力量，如蹬自行车、蹬腿动作，或用力踩踏。
Often refers to applying force with the foot downward or forward, such as pedaling a bicycle, kicking legs, or stepping hard.
Examples
- 1 他使劲蹬着自行车，希望能按时到达学校。(He pedaled his bike hard, hoping to arrive at school on time.)
- 2 游泳时要注意蹬腿的动作，这样才能游得更快。(When swimming, pay attention to the leg kick to swim faster.)
- 3 他蹬掉盖在身上的毯子，想要起床。(He kicked off the blanket covering him, wanting to get up.)
- 4 登山时，要用力蹬住岩石才能保持平衡。(When climbing, you need to push firmly against the rock to maintain balance.)
- 5 她蹬上高跟鞋，准备出门。(She stepped into high heels, ready to go out.)
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