rove
v
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(a) [Ipr, Ip, Tn]
(esp rhet 尤作修辞) wander without intending to reach a particular destination; roam 漂泊; 流浪; 漫游
a roving reporter 到处奔走的记者
bands of hooligans roving (round) the streets 成群结伙在街上东游西逛的流氓.
(b) ~ about/around (sth) [Ipr, Ip]
(of eyes) look in one direction after another (指眼睛)环顾, 扫视.
2 (idm 习语) have a roving eye be always looking for a chance to flirt or have love affairs 时刻寻找调情或做风流事的机会.
Slowly, stricter laws and regulations are being passed by Congress.
慢慢地,在国会表决通过了更严厉的法律法规。
Imagine their surprise and delight when they broke open the packing cases and found that the fourth engine was sweet as honey -- still in perfect condition.