词汇 | sweep aside |
释义 | Phr V sweep aside sweeps, sweeping, swept sweep aside sth or sweep sth aside to refuse to think about something that someone says and to treat it as unimportantI tried to argue that the scheme was expensive and badly planned but my objections were swept aside. sweep aside sb or sweep sb aside to easily defeat someoneEngland swept aside Holland 4-1 in the European Championship.Government troops were swept aside by the advancing rebel forces. sweep aside1. To push someone or something to one side, especially in an indifferent or disdainful manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "aside." The bouncer swept us aside so the celebrity and her husband could come through the door. He along the path sweeping aside leaves and debris. 2. To belittle or disregard someone or something as being unimportant or untrue. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "aside." The president has continually swept aside claims of fiscal impropriety by members of his administration. I kept trying to raise these problems with the management team, but they swept me aside every time I spoke up. 3. To remove someone or something from competition, consideration, or a position of authority. A noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "aside." The military junta stormed the capital and swept aside parliament in a matter of hours. It was pretty remarkable to watch such an underdog team sweep the former champions aside so soundly. sweep someone or something asideto push or brush someone or something aside. The guards swept the spectators aside as the king's coach approached. They swept aside the spectators. sweep asidev. 1. To displace someone or something from consideration, contention, or relevance: Our team continues to sweep aside all competition as we head toward the finals. You can get things done in this city if you have enough money to sweep the law aside. 2. To refuse to accept or recognize something; reject something: The chief financial officer swept aside allegations of fraud. I considered the thought of quitting my job for a moment, but I quickly swept it aside. |
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