stroll
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++stroll /strəʊl $ stroʊl/ ●○○ verb [intransitive] WALKto walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way 散步,漫步,闲逛,溜达stroll down/over/along We were strolling along, laughing and joking. 我们有说有笑,信步走着。► see thesaurus at walk —stroll noun [countable] They went for a stroll in the park. 他们去公园里散步了。→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
stroll• They strolled along the riverbank, enjoying the evening sun.• We drove to Penrhyn Castle, and strolled around the beautiful gardens there.• Peering out a few seconds later, Manville saw him turn and begin to stroll down the street.• Newland Archer, as became a young man of his position, strolled in somewhat late.• He strolled into the only other room that wasn't a bedroom.• She spun round as he strolled into view behind her.• He decided to walk and circle back, strolling like it was in the May sunshine.• Just strolling through, Ralph found his eyelashes coated, his teeth gritty.• He recently strolled to the office on size-14 wing-tip shoes, which smartly complemented his white suit.• Trent strolled up the path to Jimmy's Bar.stroll down/over/along• Andrew can imagine Victorians strolling down.• Smiling residents stroll along a cozy, old-fashioned street; the police chief stops and chats with passing motorists.• There is a long promenade to stroll down, but the focal point of the resort is the village square.• Teenage girls can be seen strolling along the city's streets.• We strolled down the Morton Street Pier.• I stroll down the street and stand on the corner of Haight and Ashbury.• As usual, she strolled over to drink in the view - mistress of all she surveyed.• Not even when they start strolling down to the staff room without her.went for a stroll• We went for a stroll on the grounds, and Jen caught up with Penny and took her off ahead.Origin stroll (1600-1700) Probably from German dialect strollenstroll verbChinese
relaxed in Corpus slow somewhere a way to walk
stroll
stroll /strəʊl $ stroʊl/
verb [intransitive]
stroll down/over/along
We were strolling along, laughing and joking.
—stroll noun [countable]:
They went for a stroll in the park.
■ to walk for pleasure
▪take a walk (also go for a walk ) to walk somewhere for pleasure: We went for a walk in the park.
▪stroll (also go for a stroll ) to walk in a relaxed way, especially for pleasure: People were strolling along beside the river. | On Sunday, they went for a stroll in the park.
▪hike (also go hiking ) to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside as an activity you enjoy: We’re going hiking in Scotland this summer. | They hiked around the Lake District. | Pat likes doing active things like hiking and horse-riding.
▪trek (also go trekking ) to go for a walk lasting several days or weeks in a faraway place, carrying your clothes with you: I’ve always wanted to go trekking in Nepal. | They trekked up to Everest Base Camp.
stroll /strəʊl $ stroʊl/
verb [intransitive] Date: 1600-1700
Origin: Probably from German dialect strollen
to walk somewhere in a slow relaxed wayOrigin: Probably from German dialect strollen
stroll down/over/along
—stroll noun [countable]:
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