clout

• 名词，指影响力、权力或人脉，尤其在政治或商业语境中；也可指猛烈的一击。

A noun referring to influence, power, or pull, especially in a political or business context; can also refer to a heavy blow or hit.

1. B2informal

   Influence or power, especially in politics or business.

   影响力或权力

   • The CEO has a lot of clout in the industry.
   • She used her political clout to get the bill passed.
   • He lacks the clout to make changes in the company.

   同义词authorityinfluencepowerprestigepullstandingswayweight

   反义词impotenceineffectivenesspowerlessnessweakness

2. B2informal

   A heavy blow or hit, typically with the hand.

   重击

   • He gave the table a clout with his fist.
   • She received a clout on the ear for being rude.
   • The boxer delivered a powerful clout to his opponent.

   同义词biffblowhitknockpunchsmackstrikethump

• 动词，指打或击某人或某物，常带有力量；非正式用法中也指施加影响或拥有权力。

A verb meaning to hit or strike someone or something, often with force; also used informally to mean to exert influence or power.

1. Hit hardB2informal

   To strike someone or something with a heavy blow, often using the hand or a blunt object.

   猛击

   • He clouted the ball over the fence.
   • She clouted him on the back of the head for being rude.
   • The boxer clouted his opponent with a powerful right hook.

   同义词bashbeltclobberpunchslugsmacksockthumpwallopwhack