柯林斯词典

1. V-I When people or things sway, they lean or swing slowly from one side to the other. 摇摆
The people swayed back and forth with arms linked. 人们手拉手前后摇摆着。
The whole boat swayed and tipped. 整条船摇晃着，然后翻了。
2. V-T If you are swayed by someone or something, you are influenced by them. 影响
Don't ever be swayed by fashion. 不要受时尚的影响。
3. PHRASE If someone or something holds sway, they have great power or influence over a particular place or activity. 统治
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。