sweeping
US /ˈswiː.pɪŋ/
UK /ˈswiː.pɪŋ/
1.
大范围的, 弧形的
extending or performed in a long, continuous curve
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The car took a sweeping turn around the bend.
汽车在弯道处来了个大转弯。
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She made a sweeping gesture with her arm.
她用手臂做了一个大范围的手势。
2.
压倒性的, 全面的
having an overwhelmingly decisive effect
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The team achieved a sweeping victory.
球队取得了压倒性的胜利。
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The new policy had a sweeping impact on the industry.
新政策对行业产生了全面而深远的影响。