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单词 wield
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wield

UK /wiːld/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theywield
he/she/itwields
present participlewielding
past tensewielded
past participlewielded

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to have and be able to use power or influence

    The organization wielded enormous political power.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be in charge
  2. 2
    to hold a weapon or tool and use it
    Synonyms and related words

    To hold something or someone
    Synonyms and related words

    To use something, or to be used

wield

US /wild/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theywield
he/she/itwields
present participlewielding
past tensewielded
past participlewielded

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to hold a weapon or tool and use it

    According to witnesses, Ellis entered the bank wielding a shotgun.

    Synonyms and related words

    To hold something or someone
    Synonyms and related words

    To use something, or to be used
  2. 2
    to have and be able to use power or influence

    The organization wielded enormous political power.

    Synonyms and related words

    To be in charge
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