sway

• 指对某人或某事的控制性影响力或支配力，也指缓慢地来回摆动。

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

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1. Controlling influenceB2formal

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

   影响力

   • 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.

   同义词ascendancyauthoritycloutcontroldominioninfluenceleveragepowerpullweight

2. Side-to-side movementB1formal

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

   摇摆

   • 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.

   同义词oscillationrockingrollingswinging

• 动词，表示缓慢地前后或左右摆动，也指影响或说服某人。

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.

   摇摆

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

   同义词oscillaterockswingundulatewave

   反义词freezestillstop

2. Walk unsteadilyB1formal

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

   摇晃

   • 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.

   同义词lurchreelstaggerteetertotterwobble

   反义词stand

3. Influence or persuadeB2formal

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

   影响，说服

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

   同义词biasconvincedisposeinclineinduceinfluencepersuadepromptwin over

   反义词deterdiscouragedissuadeprevent

4. Cause movementB1formal

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

   摇动

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

   同义词boboscillaterockswingwagwave