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Make a beeline for Meaning in English

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbiːlaɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK uh BEE-lyn for
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːlaɪn/ /fˈɔː
MAYK uh BEE-lyn faw

释义

To go straight toward something or someone as quickly as possible, often because you really want or need it.

用法与细微差别

This idiom is informal and often used for when someone moves quickly and with purpose toward something desirable — food, a person, a store, etc. It suggests intention or eagerness. Do not use for literal moving in a straight line unless motivation is clear.

例句

When we arrived at the party, she made a beeline for the food table.

basic

He always makes a beeline for the window seat on the bus.

basic

As soon as the doors opened, the kids made a beeline for the playground.

basic

The moment he saw his friend across the room, he made a beeline for her.

natural

After work, I usually make a beeline for the gym to unwind.

natural

As soon as the sale started, shoppers made a beeline for the electronics section.

natural