swoop
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/swuːp/
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/swuːp/
to move quickly and suddenly downward, often to catch something or someone
The eagle swooped down and caught the fish in its talons.
鷲が突撃して下りて、その爪で魚を捕まえました。
to make a sudden and unexpected move against someone or something
The police swooped on the criminal hideout, arresting several suspects.
警察は犯罪者の隠れ家を急襲し、何人かの容疑者を逮捕しました。
a sudden and quick downward movement through the air
The swoop of the hawk was graceful and swift.
鷲の突撃は上品で素早かった。
a sudden and unexpected action, typically by authorities or in response to a situation
The authorities made a swoop on the illegal gambling den.
当局は違法な賭博場に急襲しました。