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blow

/bləʊ/ · /bloʊ/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2781 in the learning path

吹;刮

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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.

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