in reference to a bit of wire mesh on a handle, 1917, from fly (n.) + agent noun from swat (v.). Simple swatter was used in this sense by 1906. Other older names for similar implements were fly-duster (1860), fly-whisk (1836), fly-brush (1823), fly-fan (1821), fly-flap (mid-15c., glossing Latin muscarium).
双语例句
1. His inspiration to fly came even before he joined the Army.
他想开飞机的念头在参军之前就有了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Then the woodcutter let his axe fly— Thwack! Everyone heard it.
然后那个伐木工脱手甩出了斧头。哐！每个人都听见了。
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3. It was all pretty much done on the fly.
那几乎都是匆忙之中完成的。
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4. Steve Crabb can fly the flag with distinction for Britain in Barcelona.
史蒂夫·克拉布在巴塞罗那可以旗帜鲜明地支持英国。
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5. You can fly direct to Amsterdam from most British airports.
