swathe
(also swath ) n
1 strip of grass or other plants cut by a mower, scythe, etc (用刈草机、 长柄大镰刀等)割下的一行草或其他植物
(fig 比喻) The storm cut a swathe through (ie destroyed large areas of) the forest. 暴风雨把大片大片的森林夷为平地.
2 broad strip 长而宽的一条: a swathe of daffodils across the lawn 草坪上长而宽的一片黄水仙.
swathe v [Tn, Tn.pr esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
~ sb/sth (in sth) wrap sb/sth in several layers of bandages, warm clothes, etc (用绷带、 保暖衣物等)缠绕或层层裹住某人[某物]
thick bandages swathed his head 他头上缠著的层层的绷带
They were swathed in scarves and sweaters. 他们围著围巾, 穿著毛衣.
🌿 同词根单词
swingvt.& vi. (使)摇摆;(使)摇荡;
n. 摇摆,摆动;摆程,振幅;秋千;音律;
vt. 使旋转;使做曲线运动;挥舞;悬吊;
vi. 悬摆;迅速打击;侧转,转弯;轻快摇摆地走;