sweep away

• 动词短语，表示彻底清除或消除某物，常带有强力、突然或一扫而空的意味。

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of removing or eliminating something completely, often with force or suddenness.

不可数 · 不规则动词 · 及物 · 短语动词，可分

1. Remove physicallyformal

   To remove something from a surface or area by sweeping or washing.

   扫除

   • The flood swept away the bridge.
   • She swept away the dust from the floor.
   • The strong wind swept away the leaves from the garden.

   同义词carry awayclear awaysweep offwash awaywipe away

   反义词accumulatecollectgatherkeepretain

2. Eliminate or destroyformal

   To completely remove or destroy something, often in a forceful or sudden way.

   扫除

   • The revolution swept away the old regime.
   • New technology swept away traditional methods of communication.
   • The scandal swept away his reputation.

   同义词annihilatedestroyeliminateeradicateeraseexterminateextirpateobliteratewipe out

   反义词createestablishmaintainpreserverestore

3. Overwhelm emotionallyinformal

   To cause someone to be completely carried away by strong emotions.

   席卷

   • She was swept away by the beauty of the sunset.
   • The audience was swept away by the performance.
   • He felt swept away by his love for her.

   同义词captivatecarry awayenraptureenthrallmoveoverwhelmstirtransport

   反义词calmcomposesettlesteady

基本动词sweep