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swaying

UK //ˈsweɪɪŋ//US //ˈsweɪɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'swayen',意为'摇摆'或'统治',可能来自古斯堪的纳维亚语 'sveigja'(弯曲或转向)。

verb

❶ 指物体或人缓慢而有节奏地左右或前后移动,通常是由于外力或自身动作引起的。

“The trees were swaying gently in the breeze.”

(树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。)

“She was swaying to the rhythm of the music.”

(她随着音乐的节奏摇摆。)

❶ 比喻影响或改变某人的观点或决定,通常通过说服或情感上的影响。

“Her speech swayed the audience to support her cause.”

(她的演讲打动了观众,让他们支持她的事业。)

“He tried to sway the jury with his emotional testimony.”

(他试图用感人的证词影响陪审团。)

同义词:swing, rock, oscillate, influence, persuade

常见短语

swaying motion — 指一种缓慢而有节奏的移动方式,通常用于描述物体或人的动作。

“The boat had a gentle swaying motion on the calm sea.”

(船在平静的海面上轻轻摇摆。)

swaying opinion — 指通过说服或影响改变某人的观点或立场。

“The new evidence is swaying opinion in favor of the defendant.”

(新证据正在改变人们的看法,转而支持被告。)