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ground swell

/ˈɡraʊnd swel/

翻译: 指公众舆论、情绪或支持突然且大规模的上涨,常用于政治或社会语境;也可指涌向海岸的巨浪。

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/ˈɡraʊnd swel/C1formalpolitical
  • zh指公众舆论、情绪或支持突然且大规模的上涨,常用于政治或社会语境;也可指涌向海岸的巨浪。

A sudden and widespread increase in public opinion, feeling, or support for something, often used in political or social contexts.

  1. Growing public opinionC1formal

    A sudden and widespread increase in public feeling or opinion about a particular issue.

    zh舆论高涨

    • There is a ground swell of support for the new environmental policy.
    • A ground swell of protest arose after the controversial decision.
    • The politician was surprised by the ground swell of opposition to his proposal.
  2. Large waveC1formal

    A large, heavy wave that rises slowly and moves across the ocean, often caused by an earthquake or storm.

    zh长浪

    • The sailors prepared for the ground swell approaching from the south.
    • A powerful ground swell rocked the small fishing boat.
    • The surfer waited for the perfect ground swell to ride.