sway

动词

1. 1

   摇晃、摆动、晃动

   The tall trees swayed gently in the evening breeze.

   高大的树木在晚风中轻轻摇晃。

2. 2

   摇动、使摆动

   A strong gust swayed the lanterns hanging above the street.

   一阵强风吹得挂在街道上方的灯笼摇动起来。

3. 3

   影响、左右、说服

   His speech swayed many undecided voters before the election.

   他的演说在选前左右了许多还没决定的选民。

4. 4

   动摇、改变想法常用被动

   She refused to be swayed by their repeated threats.

   她不因他们一再的威胁而动摇。

名词

1. 1

   影响力、支配力、统治

   The old family still holds sway over local politics.

   那个老家族至今仍掌控著地方政治。

2. 2

   摇晃、摆动

   The gentle sway of the boat soon made me sleepy.

   船身轻轻的摇晃很快就让我昏昏欲睡。

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