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单词 wield
释义
wield
(wld )
Word forms: wields , wielding , wielded
1. verb
If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it.
...a lone assailant wielding a kitchen knife. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: brandish, flourish, manipulate, swing  
2. verb
If someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it.
She remains chairwoman, but wields little power at the company. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: exert, hold, maintain, exercise  
Collocations:
wield a brush
Can't wield a brush or pen to save your life?
Times, Sunday Times
Not every silk can wield a brush.
Times, Sunday Times
It's a profitable and varied livelihood which involves more than just wielding a brush.
The Sun
wield a camera
It was he who inspired me to wield the camera.
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He wields the camera like a paintbrush, using great daubs of colour to render intimate psychological interplay; a father misunderstands his sons, who are more like him than he realises.
Times,Sunday Times
He directed and wielded the camera for the film and also played the role of the protagonist in the film.
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Translations:
Chinese: 拿着 武器、工具或设备
Japanese: 手にする
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