swap

swap — 動詞

1. to exchange one thing for another by giving what you have and receiving somethin

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B1
釋義

交換

互相給予並收受物品

to exchange one thing for another by giving what you have and receiving something different in return, often at the same time and by mutual agreement.

例句

Felipe swapped his sandwich for Putri's salad at lunch.

Felipe 午餐時用他的三明治換了 Putri 的沙拉。

swap + object + for + object

Do you want to swap seats so you can see the stage better?

你想不想換座位,這樣你比較看得到舞台?

同義詞
  • exchange

    more formal; swap is less formal and more conversational

  • trade

    similar in informal use; 'trade' can also imply bargaining, while 'swap' is simply mutual giving

  • switch

    often used for positions or roles rather than objects

反義詞
  • keep

    to not give away or exchange something

文法句型

swap + object (+ for/with + noun phrase)

swap + with + someone

用法筆記

Commonly used with 'for' to state what is received ('swap A for B') and with 'with' to identify the other person ('swap something with someone'). May also be used intransitively: 'Let's swap.'

常見錯誤

I swapped my phone for my sister.
I swapped phones with my sister.
💡When referring to people, use 'with' and often make the object reciprocal (plural).

2. to take turns telling each other something, such as stories, jokes, or personal

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

輪流講述

輪流分享故事、笑話等

to take turns telling each other something, such as stories, jokes, or personal experiences.

例句

The children swapped ghost stories around the campfire until midnight.

孩子們在營火旁輪流講鬼故事,一直講到半夜。

swap + stories (reciprocal)

Camila and Adina swapped travel tips while waiting for their flight.

Camila 和 Adina 在等飛機時互相分享旅遊小撇步。

同義詞
  • exchange

    slightly more formal; 'exchange stories' works but sounds less natural in casual speech

  • share

    broader — sharing does not require reciprocity; swapping implies each person gives and receives equally

文法句型

swap + plural object (stories, jokes, etc.)

用法筆記

Only used with nouns describing shared verbal exchange — stories, jokes, gossip, recipes, tips, memories. The object is almost always plural or uncountable because it implies mutual sharing.

常見錯誤

Emma swapped a story with Ada.
Emma and Ada swapped stories.
💡The reciprocal meaning requires a plural object or 'with' structure.

swap — 名詞