sweeping

• 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）。

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

1. Extensive or wide-rangingB2formal

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

   大规模的

   • 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.

   同义词across-the-boardall-inclusiveblanketbroadcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivepanoramic

   反义词limitednarrowrestrictedspecific

2. Overly general or indiscriminateC1formal

   Making broad generalizations that ignore specific details or distinctions.

   笼统的

   • 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.

   同义词blanketbroadgeneralindiscriminatesimplisticunqualifiedvaguewholesale

   反义词limitednarrowparticularrestrictedspecific

• 指用扫帚或刷子清扫地板等表面的动作。

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

不可数

1. Cleaning with a broomA2formal

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

   扫地

   • 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.

   同义词sweep

• 用扫帚或刷子清扫表面的动作，也指快速掠过或迅速移动。

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

1. Clean with a broomA2formal

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

   打扫

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

   同义词broombrushwhisk

2. Move quickly or forcefullyB1formal

   To move swiftly or with great force across an area.

   席卷

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

   同义词chargeflyhurtleracerushsurgetearzoom

   反义词dawdleloiter

3. Win decisivelyB2informalamerican

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

   横扫

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

   同义词whitewash

短语动词变体sweep awaysweep offsweep oversweep throughsweep up