| 单词 | to take a swipe at |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto take a swipe at figurative. A criticism, an antagonistic or provocative remark; (also) a try, an attempt, esp. at solving a problem. Frequently in to take a swipe at. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > endeavour > [noun] > an attempt tastec1330 assayc1386 proffera1400 proof?a1400 pluck?1499 saymenta1500 minta1522 attemptate1531 attempt1548 attemption1565 say1568 trice1579 offer1581 fling1590 tempt1597 essay1598 trial1614 tentative1632 molition1643 conamen1661 put1661 tentamen1673 conatus1722 shot1756 go1784 ettle1790 shy1824 hack1830 try1832 pop1839 slap1840 venture1842 stagger1865 flutter1874 whack1884 whirl1884 smack1889 swipe1892 buck1913 lash1941 wham1957 play1961 the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disapproval > criticism > [noun] > instance of > sharp quippy1519 quip1532 snack?1554 gird1566 pincha1568 quib1656 hitc1668 snapper1817 shy1840 shot1841 swipe1892 jab1905 licks1971 1892 Chicago Tribune 15 Apr. 2/3 Jay Hubbell took a swipe at the proposition and it was laid on the table. The convention then adjourned. a1930 D. H. Lawrence Last Poems (1932) 296 The gawky choir Of critical cherubs that chirrup and pipe In the weekly press their self-satisfied swipe. 1975 U.S. News & World Rep. 23 June 39 France is taking another broad swipe at inflation. 1987 S. Barr & J. Poppy Flame xxviii. 225 I tried anyway, with another of my earnest swipes at explaining what I did for a living. 2002 Outlook (New Delhi) 23 Sept. 24/1 The RJD chief..found the moment opportune to take a swipe at his political rival. < as lemmas |
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