| 单词 | sway |
| 释义 | sway —sway /sweɪ/ noun [U] FORMAL ► F0 control or influence: » In the 1980s, the organization came under the sway of (= became strongly influenced by) Christian fundamentalism.» Her parents no longer seem to have much sway over her.» The party could hold sway (= have an important influence) on some crucial votes.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to controlverb (MOVE) ↑Verb Endings for sway F0 [I] to move slowly from side to side: » The trees were swaying in the wind.» The movement of the ship caused the mast to sway from side to side/backwards and forwards.» A drunk was standing in the middle of the street, swaying uncertainly and trying hard to stay upright.Thesaurus+: ↑Shaking, swinging and vibratingF0 [T] to cause something to move or change: » Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region.Thesaurus+: ↑Changing , ↑Adapting and modifying , ↑Adapting and attuning to something , ↑Changing frequentlyThesaurus+: ↑General words for movementverb [T] (PERSUADE) ↑Verb Endings for sway ► F0 to persuade someone to believe or do one thing rather than another: » Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan.Thesaurus+: ↑Urging and persuading , ↑Causing somebody to act |
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