我的一个朋友正在参加社区代表的选举。过去几个月来,为了帮他拉选票,我贡献了不少自己的时间,给选民打电话,还要登门拜访,分发资料。离投票的日子越近,我就越忙。形容目前的选举阶段,在英语里叫:In full swing. Full是全部的,彻底的意思,swing是摇摆。
In full swing 连在一起,就是进入高潮阶段,正在全力进行当中的意思。说到我朋友参加的选举,这个习惯用语恰如其分。The campaign is in full swing.
下面这位新郎的弟弟讲述了婚礼招待会的场面,让我们听听看。
例句-1:When the wedding reception began, it wasn't very lively. But it really picked up once the band started playing some popular favorites. Now everyone's out on the dance floor having a great time. The party is in full swing.
例句-2:As a tax accountant, my busiest time of year is between February and April. That's because working Americans must file their tax documents with the federal government by April 15th of every year. So when my office is in full swing, I'm expected to stay late and come in on weekends.