to sway
01
摇摆, 摆动
to slowly move back and forth or from side to side
Intransitive
例子
The branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.
柳树的枝条在微风中轻轻摇曳。
The boat began to sway with the rhythm of the ocean waves.
船开始随着海洋波浪的节奏摇摆。
02
摇摆, 摇晃
to cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side
Transitive: to sway sth
例子
The rhythmic music swayed the crowd, encouraging everyone to move in harmony on the dance floor.
有节奏的音乐摇摆着人群，鼓励每个人在舞池里和谐地移动。
The gentle breeze swayed the curtains in the open window.
轻柔的微风摇曳着敞开窗户的窗帘。
03
影响, 说服
to encourage someone to do or believe something
Transitive: to sway sb | to sway an opinion
例子
The passionate speaker hoped to sway the audience with compelling arguments.
热情的演讲者希望通过令人信服的论点影响听众。
The marketing team worked hard to sway consumers towards their brand.
营销团队努力影响消费者选择他们的品牌。
Sway
01
影响, 控制
the influence or control over someone or something
例子
The politician 's powerful speeches held considerable sway over voters.
这位政治家强有力的演讲对选民有着相当大的 影响力。
Economic factors often have a significant sway on consumer behavior.
经济因素往往对消费者行为有显著的影响。
02
摇摆, 晃动
a movement from side to side, especially one that makes something lean or pitch dangerously
例子
The sway of the ship made passengers feel sick.
船的摇晃让乘客感到恶心。
A sudden sway nearly threw him off balance.
突然的摇晃几乎让他失去平衡。
