词汇 | sway |
释义 | sway (noun) sway 2 ENTRIES FOUND: sway (verb) sway (noun) 1 sway /ˈsweɪ/ verb sways; swayed; swaying 1 sway /ˈsweɪ/ verb sways; swayed; swaying Learner's definition of SWAY 1 [no object] : to move slowly back and forth摇摆;摆动 branches swaying in the breeze在微风中摇曳的枝条 He swayed a moment before he fainted.他晃了一下就晕过去了。 2 [+ object] : to cause (someone) to agree with you or to share your opinion说服;使相信 The lawyer tried to sway the jury.律师试图说服陪审团。 She persisted in her argument, but I wouldn't let her sway me.她坚持她的论点,但我不会让她影响我。 — often used as (be) swayed常用作(be) swayed He can be easily swayed.他容易动摇。 2 sway /ˈsweɪ/ noun 2 sway /ˈsweɪ/ noun Learner's definition of SWAY [noncount] 1 : a slow movement back and forth摇摆;摆动 the sway of the ship轮船的摆动 the sexy sway of her hips她双臀性感的扭动 2 : a controlling force or influence控制力;影响 He has them under his sway. [=he controls them]他将他们置于自己的掌控之下。 He has come/fallen under the sway of terrorists.他已落入恐怖分子的掌控。 The ancient Romans held sway over most of Europe.古罗马人曾控制了欧洲大部分地区。 The theory still holds sway today. [=still influences people today]这个理论现在仍具有影响力。 |
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