1
- wide in range or effect面广的; 大幅的：
we cannot recommend any sweeping alterations.
我们不能建议任何大刀阔斧的改变。
1.1
- extending or performed in a long, continuous curve广阔的; 规模大的：
sweeping, desolate moorlands
广阔荒凉的沼泽地
a smooth sweeping motion.
优雅的挥动动作。
1.2
- (of a statement) taking no account of particular cases or exceptions; too general（言语）笼统的; 概括的：
a sweeping assertion.
笼统的断言。
noun
sweepings
- dirt or refuse collected by sweeping扫集的尘土（或垃圾）：
the sweepings from the house.
房子里扫出的垃圾。
派生词