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单词 swoop
释义 swoop
v. & n.
--v
  1. intr. (often foll. by down) descend rapidly like a bird of prey.
  2. intr. (often foll. by on) make a sudden attack from a distance.
  3. tr. (often foll. by up) colloq. snatch the whole of at one swoop.
--n a swooping or snatching movement or action.
Phrases and idioms
at (or in) one fell swoop see FELL(4).
Etymology: perh. dial. var. of obs. swope f. OE swapan: see SWEEP
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