saunter

Compared meaning: walk slowly and calmly for pleasure (verb).

比较义项：悠闲地走，散步（动词）。

• stroll

  The most common, neutral word for walking slowly for pleasure or relaxation; typically collocates with 'go for a stroll' or 'stroll along/through' a pleasant place, with no hint of attitude.

  最常用、最中性的说法，指为了放松或享受而悠闲地走；常与“go for a stroll”或“stroll along/through”某个宜人的地方搭配，不带任何态度色彩。

  We strolled through the old town, stopping to admire the flower stalls.

  我们悠闲地走过老城区，不时停下来欣赏花摊。

• saunter 本词

  Less common and slightly more literary; focuses on the relaxed, unhurried manner of walking itself, often suggesting calm confidence or a careless, unbothered attitude.

  使用频率较低、语体更偏文雅；侧重描写走路本身从容不迫的姿态，常带出一种镇定自若甚至满不在乎的神态。

  He sauntered in half an hour late, hands in his pockets, as if nothing were wrong.

  他大摇大摆地迟到了半小时才进来，双手插在口袋里，好像什么事都没发生一样。

Stroll and saunter both mean to walk slowly and calmly. Stroll is the common, neutral word for walking slowly to relax or enjoy something. Saunter is more literary and less common; it stresses a calm, unhurried, even careless way of walking, sometimes showing confidence.

这两个词都表示不紧不慢地散步，但语气和搭配略有不同。stroll 是最常用的中性说法，强调因想放松、想享受而慢慢走；saunter 更强调走路时从容甚至带点漫不经心的姿态，语体也稍显文雅、使用频率较低。

Compared meaning: a relaxed, leisurely walk (noun).

比较义项：悠闲地散步（名词）。

• stroll

  The everyday, neutral word for a slow, relaxed walk taken for enjoyment; very common in phrases like 'go for a stroll' or 'take a stroll'.

  最常见、最中性的词，指为了消遣而慢慢走的散步；常用于“go for a stroll”或“take a stroll”这类日常说法。

  Let's take a stroll around the block before it gets dark.

  趁天还没黑，我们去街区周围散散步吧。

• saunter 本词

  Emphasizes a slow, unhurried and carefree manner of walking, often suggesting confidence or a relaxed, unbothered attitude; less common as a noun, more often used as a verb.

  强调走路时慢悠悠、从容不迫、毫不在意的姿态，常带有自信或轻松自若的意味；作名词不太常见，更常用作动词。

  He sauntered into the meeting twenty minutes late, completely unbothered.

  他大摇大摆地走进会议室，迟到了二十分钟，却毫不在意。

• promenade

  A more formal or old-fashioned word for a leisurely public walk, often along a set route such as a seafront; also names the paved path itself.

  语气较为正式或带点旧式色彩的词，指沿固定路线（如海边）进行的悠闲散步，也可指供人散步的那条人行道本身。

  Well-dressed couples promenade along the boardwalk on Sunday afternoons.

  衣着讲究的情侣们周日下午会沿着海滨步道悠闲散步。

Stroll, saunter, and promenade all mean a slow, relaxed walk. Stroll is the most common word. Saunter suggests an unhurried, carefree walk. Promenade is more formal, often along a set route. This does not compare their verb uses, or promenade as 'a walkway'.

这三个词都指“为了消遣而慢慢地走”，但语气和常用程度不同：stroll 最常见、最口语化；saunter 强调走得从容不迫、甚至带点悠闲自得的神态，作名词较少见；promenade 语气较正式或略带旧式意味，常指沿固定路线（如海边）散步。注意：stroll 和 saunter 也可作动词表示“闲逛”这一动作，promenade 还可指“（海边等的）散步道”这一名词义项，这里均不作比较。