cut a wide swath

短语

v. 炫耀

发音

AU

词形变化

cuts a wide swath 三单 cuts a wide swath cutting a wide swath cutting a wide swath 现在分词

别名

cut a swath cut a wide swathe

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.

    美国

    Sherman started from Atlanta in the middle of November. He cut a wide swath of desolation through the South.

  2. 2.

    To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.

    美国 比喻 习语

    During the two years that he [the Count] cut a wide swath in the city [Berlin] his name was constantly associated with that of some dancer, actress or other woman whose notoriety drew more attention than her talent.