how to translate "in full swing"
such as "the party was in full swing"
how to explain?

Question

how to translate "in full swing"
such as "the party was in full swing"
how to explain?

Answer

成语 in full swing 原本指的是小孩在游乐场玩秋千时越荡越高，直至将秋千荡至水平高度，这便是极限了，当然这样  做也是需要有一定胆量的。将秋千荡至水平高度就叫作 full swing。
所以，in full swing 的意思是"全面展开；干得正起劲"，有的时候若译成"如火如荼"也是非常恰当的。
The strike was in full swing when we arrived there.
我们到达那里时罢工正进行得如火如荼。

Chinese term or phrase:	如火如荼
English translation:	in full swing

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in full swing 的意思是"全面展开；干得正起劲"，有的时候若译成"如火如荼"也是非常恰当的。

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