sway

• Существительное, обозначающее контролирующее влияние или власть над кем-то или чем-то, или медленное движение из стороны в сторону.

A noun referring to controlling influence or power over someone or something, or a movement of something slowly from side to side.

uncountable

1. Controlling influenceB2formal

   The power or ability to influence people's opinions, decisions, or actions.

   Влияние

   • The politician held great sway over the local community.
   • Her arguments had considerable sway with the committee.
   • The media's sway on public opinion is undeniable.

   Synonymsascendancyauthoritycloutcontroldominioninfluenceleveragepowerpullweight

2. Side-to-side movementB1formal

   A slow, rhythmic movement from side to side, often suggesting instability or a dangerous tilt.

   Качание

   • The sway of the ship made many passengers seasick.
   • He felt the sway of the tall building during the earthquake.
   • The tree's branches moved with a gentle sway in the wind.

   Synonymsoscillationrockingrollingswinging

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения медленного движения взад-вперёд или из стороны в сторону, а также для влияния или убеждения кого-либо.

A verb used to indicate moving slowly back and forth or from side to side, or to influence or persuade someone.

1. Move rhythmicallyB1formal

   To move slowly back and forth or from side to side, often in a gentle or rhythmic way.

   Качаться

   • The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
   • She swayed to the music as she listened.
   • The boat swayed with the motion of the waves.

   Synonymsoscillaterockswingundulatewave

   Antonymsfreezestillstop

2. Walk unsteadilyB1formal

   To move or walk in a swinging or unsteady manner, often due to being off-balance.

   Покачиваться

   • He swayed slightly after standing up too quickly.
   • The toddler swayed as she took her first steps.
   • The drunk man swayed as he walked down the street.

   Synonymslurchreelstaggerteetertotterwobble

   Antonymsstand

3. Influence or persuadeB2formal

   To win approval or support for something; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

   Склонять

   • The politician's speech swayed many voters.
   • She was swayed by his passionate arguments.
   • The evidence swayed the jury in favor of the defendant.

   Synonymsbiasconvincedisposeinclineinduceinfluencepersuadepromptwin over

   Antonymsdeterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

4. Cause movementB1formal

   To cause something to move back and forth or from side to side.

   Раскачивать

   • The wind swayed the branches of the tree.
   • He swayed the lantern gently to light the path.
   • The earthquake swayed the entire building.

   Synonymsboboscillaterockswingwagwave