swathe
英 [sweɪð]美
- vt. 包围;紧绑;裹
- n. 带子,绷带;包装品
词组搭配
cut a swathe through
pass through (something) causing great damage, destruction, or change
横扫而过(造成破坏,改变);夷为平地
Aids has cut a swathe through battalions of ordinary people.
艾滋病已经夺去了无数平民百姓的生命。
cut a wide swath
(US)attract a great deal of attention by trying to impress others
(美)炫耀,招摇过市,出风头