sweep off

动词 sweep off:

1. overwhelm emotionally
   同义词：sweep away

1. The bubonic plague swept off most of the villagers.
   那场淋巴腺鼠疫夺去了大部分村民的生命。
2. But there will always be a visceral aspect to choosing a President. The reason so many people remain dissatisfied with the current candidates is that they yearn to be swept off their feet by inspirational speeches and glamorous looks, strong leadership and untarnished reputations.
   选择总统总会有情感的一面。这么多人对目前候选人不满意是因为他们渴望候选人能以富有灵感的演说、引人的外表、强有力的领导才能和了无瑕疵的声誉来博得他们的支持。