英语词汇“sways”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

sway

2 of 2

verb

swayed; swaying; sways

intransitive verb

: to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot

: to move gently from an upright to a leaning position

: to hold sway : act as ruler or governor

: to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another

transitive verb

: to cause to sway : set to swinging, rocking, or oscillating

: to cause to bend downward to one side

: to cause to turn aside : deflect, divert

archaic

: wield

: govern, rule

: to cause to vacillate

: to exert a guiding or controlling influence on

: to hoist in place

sway up a mast

swayer noun

Synonyms

Noun

effect
impact
influence
mark
repercussion

Verb

affect
impact
impress
influence
move
reach
strike
tell (on)
touch

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Example Sentences

Noun the sway of the ship He has come under the sway of terrorists. The ancient Romans held sway over most of Europe. Verb branches swaying in the breeze He swayed a moment before he fainted. The lawyer tried to sway the jury. She persisted in her argument, but I wouldn't let her sway me. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The package also includes stiffer springs, thicker front and rear sway bars, and a rear wing with a Gurney flap for more downforce.

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 Hemmer and Continetti make the case that the Republican establishment still held sway as late as the George W. Bush years.

Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 The Western movie genre held sway for decades over the box office.

Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 The Code Red has also been equipped with Ford Performance front and rear sway bars, performance half-shafts and had its suspension recalibrated.

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 Stiffer springs, retuned front and rear sway bars, and new monotube dampers are also part of the mix, the latter of which offer faster damping force response than the twin-tube units used in the outgoing car.

Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 16 May 2022 The MagneRide suspension has been recalibrated, and there are Shelby adjustable front and rear springs, along with Ford Performance front and rear sway bars.

Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 15 Dec. 2021 As the industry gets hyper competitive and with content still holding sway, expansive budgets play a huge role in content acquisition and production.

Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021 So far, vaccine optimism appears to be holding sway.

Felice Maranz, Bloomberg.com, 21 Nov. 2020

Verb

The gag order issued June 7 by Circuit Court Judge John Nugent prohibits lawyers involved in the case and their staffs from making statements outside court that could sway public opinion about the case.

Alex Mann, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Former President Donald Trump has not yet handed out an endorsement for the race, a component that could potentially sway voters in a particular direction.

Aubrie Spady, Fox News, 19 July 2022 The resolution may have little practical impact, but could sway debate at the World Trade Organization over a proposal to relax intellectual property rules for making Covid-19 treatments and tests.

Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 July 2022 Australia has strict rules on speech tied to criminal prosecutions, suggesting news coverage could sway jurors.

Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 23 June 2022 Among down-ballot races are contests that could sway the balance of power in Congress and the future of state criminal justice policies.

Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2022 The party is already staring down significant losses in a tough electoral climate, but their thinking is the Republican stranglehold over statewide elections in Ohio could sway voters the opposite direction.

cleveland, 3 May 2022 Dishes feature unique twists that don't sway too far from their roots.

Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 7 Mar. 2022 Yet the proposal for a civil rights audit of Apple won the backing of two advisory firms that often sway the votes of institutional shareholders.

Michael Liedtke, ajc, 4 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sweigh, from sweyen

Verb

alteration of earlier swey to fall, swoon, from Middle English sweyen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sveigja to sway; akin to Lithuanian svaigti to become dizzy

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

单词	sways
释义	sway 1 of 2 noun ˈswā 1 : the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion 2 : an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying 3 a : a controlling influence b : sovereign power : dominion c : the ability to exercise influence or authority : dominance sway 2 of 2 verb swayed; swaying; sways intransitive verb 1 a : to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot b : to move gently from an upright to a leaning position 2 : to hold sway : act as ruler or governor 3 : to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another transitive verb 1 a : to cause to sway : set to swinging, rocking, or oscillating b : to cause to bend downward to one side c : to cause to turn aside : deflect, divert 2 archaic a : wield b : govern, rule 3 a : to cause to vacillate b : to exert a guiding or controlling influence on 4 : to hoist in place sway up a mast swayer noun Synonyms Noun effect impact influence mark repercussion Verb affect impact impress influence move reach strike tell (on) touch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the sway of the ship He has come under the sway of terrorists. The ancient Romans held sway over most of Europe. Verb branches swaying in the breeze He swayed a moment before he fainted. The lawyer tried to sway the jury. She persisted in her argument, but I wouldn't let her sway me. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The package also includes stiffer springs, thicker front and rear sway bars, and a rear wing with a Gurney flap for more downforce. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 15 Sep. 2022 Hemmer and Continetti make the case that the Republican establishment still held sway as late as the George W. Bush years. Kim Phillips-fein, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 The Western movie genre held sway for decades over the box office. Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2022 The Code Red has also been equipped with Ford Performance front and rear sway bars, performance half-shafts and had its suspension recalibrated. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2022 Stiffer springs, retuned front and rear sway bars, and new monotube dampers are also part of the mix, the latter of which offer faster damping force response than the twin-tube units used in the outgoing car. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 16 May 2022 The MagneRide suspension has been recalibrated, and there are Shelby adjustable front and rear springs, along with Ford Performance front and rear sway bars. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 15 Dec. 2021 As the industry gets hyper competitive and with content still holding sway, expansive budgets play a huge role in content acquisition and production. Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021 So far, vaccine optimism appears to be holding sway. Felice Maranz, Bloomberg.com, 21 Nov. 2020 Verb The gag order issued June 7 by Circuit Court Judge John Nugent prohibits lawyers involved in the case and their staffs from making statements outside court that could sway public opinion about the case. Alex Mann, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2022 Former President Donald Trump has not yet handed out an endorsement for the race, a component that could potentially sway voters in a particular direction. Aubrie Spady, Fox News, 19 July 2022 The resolution may have little practical impact, but could sway debate at the World Trade Organization over a proposal to relax intellectual property rules for making Covid-19 treatments and tests. Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 July 2022 Australia has strict rules on speech tied to criminal prosecutions, suggesting news coverage could sway jurors. Emma Hinchliffe And Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 23 June 2022 Among down-ballot races are contests that could sway the balance of power in Congress and the future of state criminal justice policies. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2022 The party is already staring down significant losses in a tough electoral climate, but their thinking is the Republican stranglehold over statewide elections in Ohio could sway voters the opposite direction. cleveland, 3 May 2022 Dishes feature unique twists that don't sway too far from their roots. Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 7 Mar. 2022 Yet the proposal for a civil rights audit of Apple won the backing of two advisory firms that often sway the votes of institutional shareholders. Michael Liedtke, ajc, 4 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English sweigh, from sweyen Verb alteration of earlier swey to fall, swoon, from Middle English sweyen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sveigja to sway; akin to Lithuanian svaigti to become dizzy First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb circa 1500, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing sway sway bar hold sway under one's sway under the sway of (someone) sway bar hold sway under one's sway under the sway of (someone) Kids Definition sway 1 of 2 verb ˈswā swayed; swaying 1 : to swing slowly back and forth or from side to side Tree branches were swaying in the wind. 2 : to change or cause to change between one point, position, or opinion and another The lawyer tried to sway the jury. sway 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of slowly swinging back and forth or from side to side 2 : a controlling influence or force : rule The country is under the sway of a tyrant. sways 1 of 2 noun plural of sway 1 as in effects the power to bring about a result on another under the sway of euphoria, she offered to take us all out to dinner in celebration of her new job Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance effects influences impacts repercussions consequences pulls marks weights clouts importances significances dominations prestiges commands dominions authorities supremacies masteries sovranties sovereignties Antonyms & Near Antonyms weaknesses impotences impotencies 2 as in influences the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly outdated attitudes that still hold sway in some communities Synonyms & Similar Words influences leverages pulls weights hefts ins credits authorities clouts importances juices impresses impacts reigns dominances scepters impressions counter-influences counterinfluences moments supremacies consequences predominances commands dominions eminences sovereignties sovranties imprints marks masteries Antonyms & Near Antonyms weaknesses impotences impotencies 3 as in controls the right or means to command or control others a time when Rome held sway over a vast empire that stretched from Britain to the Near East Synonyms & Similar Words controls powers reigns dominions grips holds reins arms influences clutches authorities pulls commands death grips jurisdictions leverages sovereignties dominances voices privileges clouts weights masteries managements directions rights importances supremacies prerogatives predominances imperiums sovranties eminences moments Antonyms & Near Antonyms impotences impotencies weaknesses sways 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of sway 1 as in affects to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response how can you not be swayed by that precious kitten, meowing as if to say, "Please take me home with you?" Synonyms & Similar Words influences affects impresses impacts touches strikes reaches inspires moves interests involves attracts bothers dazzles disturbs stirs fascinates penetrates enthralls engages gets to enraptures perturbs biases concerns ravishes pierces enthrals transports worries harasses captivates disquiets agitates enchants tries entrances tells (on) smites troubles afflicts harries biasses allures wrings upsets pesters bewitches colors stresses carries away plagues distresses flusters charms discomforts discomposes strains Antonyms & Near Antonyms wearies bores palls tires jades underwhelms 2 as in lurches to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the way the ski lift was swaying in the wind made me nervous Synonyms & Similar Words lurches rocks shakes tosses vibrates wobbles halts rolls careens seesaws jerks tumbles vacillates falters wavers totters staggers weaves teeters undulates waddles oscillates flounders hobbles wabbles stumbles toddles jolts waggles pitches dodders reels hitches bucks blunders wags 3 as in governs archaic to exercise authority or power over an epic novel set in the days when Rome swayed the Western world Synonyms & Similar Words governs rules dominates dictates controls manages domineers captains commands administers leads oversees regulates directs bosses conducts supervises oppresses heads subjugates subdues conquers superintends presides (over) micromanages tyrannizes masters reigns (over) lords (it over)
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