单词 | sway |
释义 | verbnounswayBrE /sweɪ/ NAmE /sweɪ/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they sway BrE /sweɪ/ NAmE /sweɪ/ present simple - he / she / it sways BrE /sweɪz/ NAmE /sweɪz/ past simple swayed BrE /sweɪd/ NAmE /sweɪd/ past participle swayed BrE /sweɪd/ NAmE /sweɪd/ -ing form swaying BrE /ˈsweɪɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈsweɪɪŋ/ [I , T ]to move slowly from side to side ; to move sth in this way (使)摇摆,摇动◆ (+ adv ./prep .)The branches were swaying in the wind . 树枝在风中摇曳。◆ Vicky swayed and fell . 维基摇晃着倒下了。◆ ~sth (+ adv ./prep .)They danced rhythmically , swaying their hips to the music . 他们伴着音乐扭动屁股,有节奏地跳舞。[T , often passive ]~sb to persuade sb to believe sth or do sth 说服;使相信;使动摇SYN influence◆ He's easily swayed . 他很容易动摇。◆ She wasn't swayed by his good looks or his clever talk . 他相貌不凡,谈吐风趣,但她不为所动。swayBrE /sweɪ/ NAmE /sweɪ/ noun [U ]a movement from side to side 摇摆;摆动(literary ) power or influence over sb 统治;势力;支配;控制;影响◆ Rebel forces hold sway over much of the island . 该岛很大一部分控制在叛军手里。◆ He was quick to exploit those who fell under his sway . 他毫不犹豫地利用受他控制的那些人。 |
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