/ˈswi:pɪŋ ||; ˈswipɪŋ/adj1 (used about statements, etc) too general and not accurate enough （指说法等）笼统的，不准确的: He made a sweeping statement about all politicians being dishonest. 他一概而论地说，所有的政治家都是不诚实的。
2 having a great and important effect 影响重大的: sweeping reforms 通盘的改革