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)周二被嚴重的霧霾籠罩,給這一地區(qū)的道路和機場交通帶來混亂。
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)尋找機會,使得大片鄉(xiāng)村地區(qū)空下來。