英语词组sweep up是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Phr V

sweep up

sweeps, sweeping, swept

sweep up (sth) or sweep (sth) up

to remove rubbish or dirt, usually from the floor, using a brush

We spent an hour sweeping up after the party.I'd better sweep that glass up before someone cuts themselves.

sweep up sth or sweep sth up

informal to win a large amount of money or a large amount of something that you want {e.g. votes, awards}

$5 billion is swept up each year by lucky lottery winners.In last month's elections, the socialists swept up 60% of the vote.

if an emotion or activity sweeps you up, you feel it very strongly or become involved in itusually passive

He was swept up by the general enthusiasm for the war.

sweep up

1. To use a sweeping motion, especially with a brush or broom, to gather up and remove something all at once. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "up." I want you to sweep up all of this dust and debris before you leave. I need to sweep these leaves up off the lawn so I can cut the grass.

2. To use a sweeping motion, especially with a brush or broom, to clean something or some place. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "up." Be sure to sweep up the workshop after you're done. I want you kids to sweep up this room right now!

3. To lift someone or something out (of something or some place) all at once with a sweeping force or movement. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "sweep" and "up." Almost always followed by "into (something)." I swept my kids up into my arms the moment I saw them. The gust of wind swept the papers up into the air.

4. To cause someone to feel captivated, charmed, or enthused about something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "sweep" and "up." Typically used in passive constructions. I don't really like sports, but even I was swept up in the excitement over the team's championship victory. People from all over the country have been swept up in protests against the government's new legislation.

swept up

Involved in something through happenstance or proximity. I'm afraid that if he stays in that neighborhood, he's going to get swept up in some shady stuff just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I'm sorry that you got swept up in all of this, but I'm glad you're here.

sweep something up

1. Lit. to clean up and remove something, such as dirt, by sweeping. Please sweep these crumbs up. Can you sweep up these crumbs?

2. Lit. to clean up some place by sweeping. Please sweep this room up. Can you sweep up this room, please?

3. Fig. to arrange something, such as hair, into a curve or wave. The hairstylist swept her hair up over the top. No one liked it. Sweep up my hair the way it looks in this picture.

sweep up

to clean up by sweeping. Would you sweep up this time? Please give me a few minutes to sweep up before you come to visit.

sweep up

1. To clean or clear some surface with or as if with a broom or brush: I swept up the kitchen because there were crumbs on the floor. Whenever the barbershop floor became messy, I would sweep it up.

2. To remove something by sweeping it into a dustpan and discarding it: You should sweep up those shards of glass before someone steps on them. The custodian noticed candy wrappers on the floor and swept them up.

3. To lift something or someone up with a swift, brushing motion: The gambler swept up her winnings from the table and left the casino. He swept the child up into his arms.

4. To cause something or someone to become lifted and carried by a current: The wind swept the dust up into the air. The floodwaters swept up the car and carried it away.

5. To cause someone to be enthralled by and compelled to join in a collective emotion, action, or activity: The defendant claimed to have been swept up in the heat of passion.

6. To win some set of competitive events completely and decisively: He swept up the running events and won four medals. She entered every competition and swept them all up.

7. To win a large amount of money: He swept up at the casino last week.

词组	sweep up
释义	Phr V sweep up sweeps, sweeping, swept sweep up (sth) or sweep (sth) up to remove rubbish or dirt, usually from the floor, using a brush We spent an hour sweeping up after the party.I'd better sweep that glass up before someone cuts themselves. sweep up sth or sweep sth up informal to win a large amount of money or a large amount of something that you want {e.g. votes, awards} $5 billion is swept up each year by lucky lottery winners.In last month's elections, the socialists swept up 60% of the vote. if an emotion or activity sweeps you up, you feel it very strongly or become involved in itusually passive He was swept up by the general enthusiasm for the war. phrasesweep up1. sweep up • sweep up sth • *sweep sth* up** to clean dust and dirt from a floor using a special brush: The guests had all gone, and the cleaner was sweeping up. The barman scowled as he swept up the broken glass.2. be swept up by/in sth to be so excited by someone or something, that you feel very strong emotions and forget about other things: The people cheered and danced in the streets, swept up in the euphoria of victory.■ SIMILAR TO: by swept away, be carried away3. *sweep sb/sth* up** • sweep up sb/sth to pick someone or something up with one quick movement: He swept her up in her arms and kissed her. Gillian swept up the coins and put them in her pocket.■ SIMILAR TO: scoop up4. be swept up in sth to become involved in a dangerous situation that you cannot avoid or escape: The vast majority of the victims were innocent people, swept up in Stalin's campaign of terror. Whilst on a business trip to Europe, she is swept up in an adventure of danger and intrigue involving drugs, crime, and romance.■ SIMILAR TO: be caught up in sweep up 1. To use a sweeping motion, especially with a brush or broom, to gather up and remove something all at once. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "up." I want you to sweep up all of this dust and debris before you leave. I need to sweep these leaves up off the lawn so I can cut the grass. 2. To use a sweeping motion, especially with a brush or broom, to clean something or some place. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "sweep" and "up." Be sure to sweep up the workshop after you're done. I want you kids to sweep up this room right now! 3. To lift someone or something out (of something or some place) all at once with a sweeping force or movement. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "sweep" and "up." Almost always followed by "into (something)." I swept my kids up into my arms the moment I saw them. The gust of wind swept the papers up into the air. 4. To cause someone to feel captivated, charmed, or enthused about something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "sweep" and "up." Typically used in passive constructions. I don't really like sports, but even I was swept up in the excitement over the team's championship victory. People from all over the country have been swept up in protests against the government's new legislation. swept up Involved in something through happenstance or proximity. I'm afraid that if he stays in that neighborhood, he's going to get swept up in some shady stuff just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I'm sorry that you got swept up in all of this, but I'm glad you're here. sweep something up 1. Lit. to clean up and remove something, such as dirt, by sweeping. Please sweep these crumbs up. Can you sweep up these crumbs? 2. Lit. to clean up some place by sweeping. Please sweep this room up. Can you sweep up this room, please? 3. Fig. to arrange something, such as hair, into a curve or wave. The hairstylist swept her hair up over the top. No one liked it. Sweep up my hair the way it looks in this picture. sweep up to clean up by sweeping. Would you sweep up this time? Please give me a few minutes to sweep up before you come to visit. sweep up v. 1. To clean or clear some surface with or as if with a broom or brush: I swept up the kitchen because there were crumbs on the floor. Whenever the barbershop floor became messy, I would sweep it up. 2. To remove something by sweeping it into a dustpan and discarding it: You should sweep up those shards of glass before someone steps on them. The custodian noticed candy wrappers on the floor and swept them up. 3. To lift something or someone up with a swift, brushing motion: The gambler swept up her winnings from the table and left the casino. He swept the child up into his arms. 4. To cause something or someone to become lifted and carried by a current: The wind swept the dust up into the air. The floodwaters swept up the car and carried it away. 5. To cause someone to be enthralled by and compelled to join in a collective emotion, action, or activity: The defendant claimed to have been swept up in the heat of passion. 6. To win some set of competitive events completely and decisively: He swept up the running events and won four medals. She entered every competition and swept them all up. 7. To win a large amount of money: He swept up at the casino last week.
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