Tìm kiếm
to sway
01
đu đưa, lung lay
to slowly move back and forth or from side to side
Intransitive
Example
The branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
The dancer 's hips swayed sensuously to the rhythm of the music, captivating the audience.
The boat began to sway with the rhythm of the ocean waves.
02
dao động, lắc lư
to cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side
Transitive: to sway sth
Example
The gentle breeze swayed the curtains in the open window.
The tour guide swayed the lantern, creating eerie shadows on the walls of the ancient cave.
She gently swayed the cradle, soothing the baby with a rhythmic motion.
03
ảnh hưởng, thuyết phục
to encourage someone to do or believe something
Transitive: to sway sb | to sway an opinion
Example
The passionate speaker hoped to sway the audience with compelling arguments.
The marketing team worked hard to sway consumers towards their brand.
He sought to sway the team 's decision by presenting a compelling vision for the future.
Sway
01
ảnh hưởng, kiểm soát
the influence or control over someone or something
Example
The politician 's powerful speeches held considerable sway over voters.
His expert opinion carries a lot of sway in the scientific community.
Economic factors often have a significant sway on consumer behavior.
02
lắc lư, nghiêng
pitching dangerously to one side
Ví dụ
The branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
The dancer's hips swayed sensuously to the rhythm of the music, captivating the audience.
The boat began to sway with the rhythm of the ocean waves.
The chimes on the front porch began to sway, producing a melodic sound with each movement.
