slew

slew1
(亦作 slue)
verb
  1. [no obj., with adverbial of direction](of a vehicle or person) turn or slide violently or uncontrollably in a particular direction
    （车辆，人）猛转；猛滑；打滑
    the Renault slewed from side to side in the snow.
    雷诺轿车在雪地上左右打滑。
    ■[with obj.]turn or slide (something, especially a vehicle) in such a way
    使（某物，尤指车辆）猛转（或猛滑、打滑）
    he managed to slew the aircraft round before it settled on the runway.
    趁飞机尚未在跑道上停稳，他设法使它调了头。
  2. [no obj.](of an electronic device) undergo slewing
    （电子仪表）旋转
noun
  1. [in sing.]a violent or uncontrollable sliding movement
    猛烈（或无法控制）的侧转
    I was assaulted by the thump and slew of the van.
    我遭到那辆货车侧转时的猛撞。
语源
  1. mid 18th cent. (originally in nautical use): of unknown origin
slew2
  1. past of slay
    slay 的过去式
slew3
noun
  1. (informal, chiefly N. Amer.)a large number or quantity of something
    (非正式，主北美)许多，大量
    he asked me a slew of questions.
    他问了我许多问题。
语源
  1. mid 19th cent.: from Irish sluagh
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