oscillate

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɑsɪleɪt/

Verb

intransitive

(intransitive) To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm. / (intransitive) To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc. / (intransitive) To vary above and below a mean value.

Japanese Meaning

前後に揺れる、または振れる（規則的なリズムでの往復運動） / 意見や態度が揺れ動く、または迷う / 平均値を中心に上下に変動する

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When the wind hit the sign, the rusty arm began to oscillate, creating a soft, rhythmic creak.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

風が看板に当たると、さびた腕が前後に揺れ始め、柔らかく規則的な軋み音を立てた。

Details

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

A pendulum oscillates slower as it gets longer.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（2）

(intransitive) To vacillate between conflicting opinions, etc.

The mood for change oscillated from day to day.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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Sense（3）

(intransitive) To vary above and below a mean value.

oscillates

（ present singular third-person ）

oscillating

（ participle present ）

oscillated

（ participle past ）

oscillated

（ past ）

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