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spread-eagleism

/spred-ee-guh-liz-uhm/US // ˈsprɛdˈi gəˌlɪz əm //

展翅高飞主义,展翅高飞,飞鹰主义,鹰派主义

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : boastfulness or bombast, especially in the display of patriotic or nationalistic pride in the U.S.; flag-waving.

Examples

  • Before anti-vaxxers, there were anti-fluoriders: a group who spread fear about the anti-tooth decay agent added to drinking water.

  • Their immediate response tells an important truth about a police slowdown that has spread throughout New York City in recent days.

  • Sprawled on chaise lounges with their knees high in the air and their legs spread wide.

  • Groups like the Crips and MS-13 have spread from coast to coast, and even abroad.

  • But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.

  • But hitherto, before these new ideas began to spread in our community, the mass of men and women definitely settled down.

  • The rapid spread of the revolt was not a whit less marvelous than its lack of method or cohesion.

  • The rebellion spread to their district, and many of the natives on and about the estate were eager to join in the movement.

  • The spread of the holy gospel and uninterrupted preaching went on until the return of the ambassador.

  • A smile of beatitude spread over his enormous countenance during the process.