wield

US /wiːld/
UK /wiːld/
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1.

挥舞, 使用

hold and use (a weapon or tool)

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He wielded a sword with great skill.
他熟练地挥舞着一把剑。
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The blacksmith wielded his hammer with precision.
铁匠精确地挥舞着他的锤子。
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handlemanageoperateemployexert
2.

拥有, 施加

have and be able to use (power or influence)

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She wields considerable power in the company.
她在公司拥有相当大的权力。
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The government wields control over the media.
政府掌控着媒体。
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exerciseexertcommandcontroldominate