名词

1. (弯曲)大幅度的,延伸的
A sweeping curve is a long wide curve.

2. (陈述、总结)一概而论的，笼统的
If someone makes a sweeping statement or generalization, they make a statement which applies to all things of a particular kind, although they have not considered all the relevant facts carefully.

3. (变化)巨大的，重要的，有广泛影响的,深远的
Sweeping changes are large and very important or significant.

4. see also: sweep

1. the act of cleaning with a broom