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Wield Power Effectively Weapon Wielding Influence Verb 动词

英语单词 wield
英美音标 英 [wiːld] 美 [wiːld]
中文释义 v.行使;施加(影响);使用(武器等);挥舞
英语例句 (1) People may wield the power in a democracy.
(2) She wields a lot of influence.
(3) He decides to wield his pitiful weapon.
(4) We must learn to wield the weapon of law effectively.
(5) The trade unions were afraid the government would wield a big stick over them.
中文例句 (1) 在民主国家里,人民可以行使权力。
(2) 她是个很有影响力的人。
(3) 他决定动用他的可怜的武器了。
(4) 我们要学会使用和用好法律武器。
(5) 工会担心政府会采了严厉的措施来对付他们。
vocabulary简明 If you wield a tool or a weapon, you handle it effectively. Picture a gallant knight wielding a sword or a skillful chef wielding a whisk.
vocabulary扩展 You don't just have to wield something physical; you can also wield or exert influence or authority. Wield is frequently followed by the word power. If you were a king, you could wield great power in your kingdom — exerting your influence over everything from food rations to castle upkeep. As it is, though, you might just wield power over your pet goldfish. Note: wield follows the i before e, except after c spelling rule.
柯林斯解释
1
[VERB 动词]使用,挥,操(武器、工具等) If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it.
  [V n]
  • ...a lone assailant wielding a kitchen knife.

    孤身一人、手持菜刀的袭击者

2
[VERB 动词]掌握,运用,行使(权利) If someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it.
  [V n]
  • He remains chairman, but wields little power at the company.

    他还是主席,但在公司没有什么实权了。

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