来自中古英语 swonen,昏厥，昏倒，来自古英语 swogan,窒息，闷死，发出嗯嗯声，来自 Proto-Germanic*swogana,发出嗯嗯声，来自 PIE*swaghe,哭喊，嚎哭，哀号，词源同 sough, 飒飒声响。引申比喻义痴迷，迷得神魂颠倒等。

1. The ladies shriek and swoon at his every word.

他的每一句话都令那些女士为之尖叫，为之痴狂。

2. The boy had a swoon, but soon came round.

男孩晕过去了, 可是,一会儿就醒了过来.

3. The young girls swoon when they see their favorite pop singer.

年青的姑娘们看到她们最喜欢的流行歌星时一个个都心醉神迷.

4. Her fright and concern sunk her down in a deep swoon.

恐惧和担心使她昏厥在地.

5. And people enjoy Swoon's strong and imaginative pictures.

人们也欣赏Swoon强烈赋有想象力的作品.