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sweeping

/ˈswiː.pɪŋ/

3 verbetes

adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈswiː.pɪŋ/

Describes something that is extensive, wide-ranging, or comprehensive in scope or effect.

ruОписывает что-то обширное, широкомасштабное или всеобъемлющее по охвату или воздействию.esDescribe algo extenso, de gran alcance o que abarca todo en su cobertura o impacto, a menudo con implicaciones amplias o radicales.frQualifie quelque chose de vaste, de grande ampleur ou qui englobe tout par sa portée ou son impact.deBezeichnet etwas, das einen großen Bereich abdeckt, weitreichend oder umfassend ist; auch für tiefgreifende oder radikale Veränderungen oder Aussagen mit großer Wirkung.ptDescreve algo amplo, de grande alcance ou abrangente em escopo ou efeito; também pode indicar algo radical ou decisivo, como uma mudança drástica.zh形容某事物范围广阔、规模宏大或影响深远,具有全面性;也可指彻底、大刀阔斧的(常用于 sweeping changes 等)。arيصف شيئًا واسع النطاق أو شاملًا أو بعيد المدى في نطاقه أو تأثيره، أو تغييرًا جذريًا وعميقًا.

  1. Extensive or wide-ranging B2 formal

    Covering a large area or a broad range of subjects or effects.

    • The new law introduced sweeping changes to the healthcare system.
    • The company made sweeping cuts to its workforce.
    • The report offered a sweeping overview of the global economy.

    ruМасштабныйesde gran alcancefrvaste, de grande enverguredeWeitreichendptAmplozh大规模的arواسع النطاق

    Sinônimos: across-the-boardall-inclusiveblanketbroadcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivepanoramic

    Antônimos: limitednarrowrestrictedspecific

  2. Overly general or indiscriminate C1 formal

    Making broad generalizations that ignore specific details or distinctions.

    • He made a sweeping statement about all politicians being dishonest.
    • The article contained sweeping generalizations about an entire culture.
    • Avoid making sweeping judgments without considering the facts.

    ruОбобщающийesGeneralización excesiva o indiscriminadafrtrop général, sans nuancedePauschalptGeneralizantezh笼统的arتعميمي

    Sinônimos: blanketbroadgeneralindiscriminatesimplisticunqualifiedvaguewholesale

    Antônimos: limitednarrowparticularrestrictedspecific

  • more sweeping comparative form
  • most sweeping superlative form

noun

B1formalcommon/ˈswiː.pɪŋ/

incontável

A noun referring to the act of cleaning a surface, such as a floor, using a broom or brush.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по очистке поверхности, например пола, с помощью метлы или щётки.esSustantivo que designa la acción de limpiar una superficie, como el suelo, con una escoba o un cepillo, barriendo la suciedad. También puede referirse al acto de mover algo con un movimiento amplio y arrastrante.frNom désignant l'action de nettoyer une surface, comme un sol, en y passant un balai ou une brosse.deDas Substantiv bezeichnet die Handlung, eine Oberfläche wie einen Boden mit einem Besen oder einer Bürste zu reinigen; auch das kehrende Fegen als Tätigkeit.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de limpar uma superfície, como um chão, com uma vassoura ou escova. Pode também se referir à varredura ou limpeza ampla de uma área.zh指用扫帚或刷子清扫地板等表面的动作。arاسم يدل على فعل تنظيف السطح، كالأرضية، باستعمال مكنسة أو فرشاة؛ ويشمل أيضًا إزالة الأوساخ أو النفايات بالكنس أو الجرف.

  1. Cleaning with a broom A2 formal

    The action of using a broom to remove dirt, dust, or debris from a surface.

    • Sweeping the kitchen floor is part of her daily routine.
    • He finished the sweeping before the guests arrived.
    • The janitor does the sweeping every evening.

    ruПодметаниеesbarridofrbalayagedeKehrenptVarriçãozh扫地arكنس

    Sinônimos: sweep

  • sweepings plural form
  • sweepings' possessive plural form
  • sweeping's possessive singular form

verb

B1formalcommon/swiːp/

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning a surface with a broom or brush, or moving swiftly across an area.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по уборке поверхности метлой или щёткой, или быстрое перемещение по территории.esVerbo que designa la acción de limpiar una superficie con una escoba o un cepillo, o bien un movimiento rápido y amplio que recorre o se extiende sobre un área.frVerbe désignant l'action de nettoyer une surface avec un balai ou une brosse, ou encore un mouvement rapide et étendu sur une zone.deVerb, das die Reinigung einer Fläche mit einem Besen beschreibt oder eine schnelle, gleitende Bewegung über einen Bereich.ptVerbo que indica limpar uma superfície com vassoura ou escova, removendo sujeira; também pode significar mover-se rapidamente por um lugar ou área.zh用扫帚或刷子清扫表面的动作,也指快速掠过或迅速移动。arفعل يدل على كنس السطح بالمِكنسة أو الفرشاة لإزالة الأوساخ، أو على الانتقال السريع والجارف عبر مكان ما.

  1. Clean with a broom A2 formal

    To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.

    • She swept the kitchen floor every morning.
    • He swept the dust out of the garage.
    • Please sweep the leaves from the patio.

    ruПодметатьesBarrerfrbalayerdeFegenptVarrerzh打扫arيكنس

    Sinônimos: broombrushwhisk

  2. Move quickly or forcefully B1 formal

    To move swiftly or with great force across an area.

    • The wind swept through the valley.
    • A wave swept the boat off course.
    • Her hair swept across her face in the breeze.

    ruПроноситьсяesBarrer (moverse rápida o violentamente)frbalayerdeSich schnell oder mit großer Kraft bewegenptVarrerzh席卷arالاندفاع بقوة

    Sinônimos: chargeflyhurtleracerushsurgetearzoom

    Antônimos: dawdleloiter

  3. Win decisively B2 informal american

    To win all games or contests in a series, especially in sports.

    • The team swept the championship series 4-0.
    • They swept their opponents in the playoffs.
    • The home team swept the weekend matches.

    ruРазгромно победитьesbarrer (ganar todos los juegos)frBalayer (remporter tous les matchs)deÜberlegen gewinnenptVencer de forma arrasadorazh横扫arالانتصار الساحق

    Sinônimos: whitewash

  • swept past participle
  • swept past simple
  • sweeping present participle
  • sweeps third person singular

Variantes phrasal: sweep awaysweep offsweep oversweep throughsweep up