cut a wide swath

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action. US
    — Sherman started from Atlanta in the middle of November. He cut a wide swath of desolation through the South.
  2. To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence. US,figuratively,idiomatic
    — Girls who like to cut a wide swath ought to come out to China, for they will have enough flattery and attention to turn their heads.

词形变化

cuts a wide swath present,singular,third-person cutting a wide swath participle,present cut a wide swath participle,past cut a wide swath past cut a wide swathe alternative
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