sway /sweɪ/ star2 CET4 TEM4 (swaying,swayed,sways)

• 1.  

  V-I（不及物动词） When people or things sway, they lean or swing slowly from one side to the other. 摇摆

  例：

  The people swayed back and forth with arms linked.

  人们手拉手前后摇摆着。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you are swayed by someone or something, you are influenced by them. 影响

  例：

  Don't ever be swayed by fashion.

  不要受时尚的影响。

• 3.  

  PHRASE（习语） If someone or something holds sway, they have great power or influence over a particular place or activity. 统治

  例：

  Powerful traditional chiefs hold sway over more than 15 million people in rural areas.

  有权势的传统首领们统治着乡村地区的1500万人。