swath

cut a swath

To create a great stir, impression, or display

出风头：造成极大的轰动、留下深刻印象或炫耀

“He cut a bold and even sacrificial swath across American politics”(&b{Gail Sheehy})

“他以大胆勇猛甚至牺牲精神而在美国政界出尽风头”(&b{盖尔·希伊})

To extend in distinctive physical length and width

在特殊的自然长度和宽度内延伸

“the surprising 17th Arrondissement, which cuts a generous swath across northwest Paris”(&b{Jean Rafferty})

“占据巴黎西北大片地区的令人惊讶的第十七区”(&b{简·拉夫尔蒂})