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throw

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: throwsQuá khứ: threwPhân từ 2: thrownV-ing: throwingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

The word carries a strong sense of sudden, explosive release of energy. It implies a decisive movement where an object is completely detached from the sender, creating a trajectory through space. This abruptness often extends to emotional or situational contexts, such as being thrown into a panic or throwing a fit, where a state of stability is suddenly shattered. In a social or organizational sense, the term suggests a lack of preparation or a deliberate disruption. Organizing a party is described as throwing a party, which evokes the image of assembling elements quickly and energetically to create a festive atmosphere, rather than the slow, methodical process of planning.

Countable when referring to the physical act of tossing an object (a baseball throw). Uncountable when referring to the distance or range of a person's reaching ability (his throw is impressive).

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To propel something through the air with force using one's arm.

"He threw the ball to his teammate."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

To discard something as useless or unwanted.

"I need to throw this old newspaper away."

Nội động từ

[someone]

To lose balance and fall suddenly.

"The skater tripped and threw herself forward."

Danh từ

[null]

An act of propelling something through the air.

"The quarterback made a perfect throw."

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