swoop

US /swuːp/
UK /swuːp/
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1.

俯冲, 猛扑

of a bird or other flying creature) move rapidly downwards through the air

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The eagle swooped down to catch its prey.
老鹰俯冲下来捕捉猎物。
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A hawk swooped low over the field.
一只鹰在田野上空低飞掠过。
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diveplummetdescenddroppounce
2.

突袭, 迅速行动

move in a sudden, sweeping motion

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The police swooped on the hideout.
警察突袭了藏身处。
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She swooped in to grab the last piece of cake.
她迅速冲进去抢最后一块蛋糕。
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raiddescendpouncerushcharge
1.

俯冲, 突袭

a rapid downward movement through the air

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The hawk made a sudden swoop on its prey.
老鹰对猎物进行了突然的俯冲。
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There was a sudden swoop of the police on the drug dealers.
警方对毒贩进行了突然的突袭。
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divedescentpounceraidattack
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in one fell swoop