单词 | wield |
释义 | wield —wieldable, adj. —wielder, n. /weeld/, v.t. 1. to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating. 2. to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively. 3. Archaic. to guide or direct. 4. Archaic. to govern; manage. [bef. 900; ME welden, OE wieldan to control, deriv. of wealdan to rule; c. G walten, ON valda, Goth waldan; akin to L valere to be strong, prevail] Syn. 1. exert, employ, utilize. 2. manipulate, control. |
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