sweeping
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ A sweeping curve is a long wide curve. 连绵曲折的[ADJ n]
...the long sweeping curve of Rio's Guanabara Bay. …连绵曲折的里约热内卢瓜纳巴拉海湾。
2. ADJ If someone makes a sweeping statement or generalization, they make a statement which applies to all things of a particular kind, although they have not considered all the relevant facts carefully. 笼统的[表不满]
It is far too early to make sweeping statements about gene therapy. 对基因疗法进行概括地说明还为时尚早。
3. ADJ Sweeping changes are large and very important or significant. (改变) 意义深远的
The new government has started to make sweeping changes in the economy. 新一届政府已经开始在经济领域进行意义深远的变革。
4. →see also sweep
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sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
剑桥词典
sweeping adjective [before noun] (GENERAL)
affecting many things or people ; large
影响广泛的，大的
It is obvious that sweeping changes are needed in the legal system . 显然，法制体系需要进行大刀阔斧的改革。
We need to make sweeping cuts to our budget . 我们必须大幅削减预算。
sweeping statement/generalization disapproving
something that you say or write that is too general and that has not been carefully thought about
泛泛之谈；一概而论的说法；过于笼统的概括
Sweeping generalizations about this complex and difficult situation are not helpful . 对这种复杂困难的情形作泛泛之谈是没有用的。
sweeping adjective [before noun] (WIN)
A sweeping win or victory is an easy or complete win .
大获全胜的，一举获胜的，轻易获胜的
The candidate failed to win the sweeping victory he expected . 这位候选人没能如愿以偿地大获全胜。 返回 sweeping