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swingeing

adj.有力的,巨大的,激烈的,猛烈的,极大的

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swingeing


/'swɪndʒɪŋ; `swɪndʒɪŋ/
adj [attrib 作定语] (esp Brit)
1 (of a blow) hard or forcible (指打击)沉重的, 有力的.
2 large in amount or number or range 巨额的; 大量的; 大范围的
*swingeing fines, taxes, costs, etc 巨额的罚款、税款、费用等
* swingeing cuts in public services 公用事业费用的大量削减.

swingeing


adj BrE written
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: swinge 'to punish severely' (16-19 centuries)]
extremely severe and likely to cause people financial problems
 swingeing cuts in staff numbers
 swingeing price increases
 swingeing import taxes
a swingeing criticism is very severe
 a swingeing attack on local government reform