clean sweep

  • 中文含义：全面清除；彻底扫除
  • 英语词性：noun, phrasal verb
  • 美式音标： /klin swip/
  • 同义词： complete removal, thorough cleaning, total eradication
  • 易混淆单词： clean sweep 和 clean slate （意思相近，但后者通常指“重新开始”）

双语例句

  • The new team made a clean sweep of their opponents in the championship game. 新团队在锦标赛上对手应接不暇。
  • The company decided to make a clean sweep of its outdated equipment and invest in new technology. 公司决定抛弃旧设备，投资新技术。