Occasionally, I tread water for three days in a row.

我的工作效率很高。有时，我可以连续三天踩水。

youdao

If you can't get back to the beach, tread water and wave for a lifeguard's help.

假如你无法游回岸边，可踩水并向救生员挥手求救。

youdao

Get in the water and swim (or tread water) for 2-3 minutes to get your body warmed up.

下到水里游泳或踩水2至3分钟来唤醒你的身体。

youdao

Either way, many markets will tread water in the coming days, ahead of those key events.

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The result is a poisonous mix that means Zynga has to hemorrhage money just to tread water.

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Even when not involved in play, as you can't touch the sides or floor of the pool and must tread water.

BBC: Last Updated: Friday October 28 2005 17:05 GMT