paddle /ˈpædəl/ CET6+ TEM4 ( paddling, paddled, paddles )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A paddle is a short pole with a wide flat part at one end or at both ends. You hold it in your hands and use it as an oar to move a small boat through water. 短桨

  例：

  We might be able to push ourselves across with the paddle.

  我们或许可以自己划桨过去。

• 2. 

  V-T/V-I If you paddle a boat, you move it through water using a paddle. 用桨划

  例：

  ...the skills you will use to paddle the canoe.

  …你将使用到的划独木舟的技巧。

• 3. 

  V to walk or play barefoot in shallow water, mud, etc 赤脚踩(水洼)

• 4. 

  N the act of paddling in water 在水洼里踩过

• 5. 

  N-COUNT A paddle is a specially shaped piece of wood that is used for hitting the ball in table tennis. 乒乓球拍 [美国英语]