swath 用作名詞的意思是大片的。
Swaths of eastern China were choked by heavy smog on Tuesday, bringing travel chaos to the region's roads and airports. 中國東部大片地區(qū)周二被嚴(yán)重的霧霾籠罩,給這一地區(qū)的道路和機(jī)場交通帶來混亂。
For decades, Americans have migrated toward urban areas seeking opportunities, emptying out large swaths of countryside. 幾十年來,美國人遷往城市地區(qū)尋找機(jī)會,使得大片鄉(xiāng)村地區(qū)空下來。