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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