
blow
/bləʊ/ · /bloʊ/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2781 in the learning path
吹;刮
Definitions
v. to move air, or move because of moving air
吹;刮
n. an event that causes disappointment, difficulty, or loss
打击;不幸事件
n. a hard hit with a hand or object
重击;击打
Example
A cold wind blew leaves across the empty playground.
一阵冷风把树叶吹过空荡荡的操场。
The closure of the local factory dealt a serious blow to employment opportunities in the region.
当地工厂的关闭严重打击了该地区的就业机会。
Collocations
- blow out a candle
- blow your nose
- a major blow
- deal a blow to
Usage tip
动词变化为blow–blew–blown。
FAQ
- What does blow mean?
- to move air, or move because of moving air an event that causes disappointment, difficulty, or loss a hard hit with a hand or object
- How is blow pronounced?
- UK /bləʊ/, US /bloʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.