Sway

(v.)

1. to move slowly from side to side; to move sth in this way

（使）摇摆，摇动

e.g. The branches were swaying in the wind.

树枝在风中摇曳。

e.g. Vicky swayed and fell.

维基摇晃着倒下了。

e.g. They danced rhythmically, swaying thir hips to the music.

他们伴着音乐扭动屁股，有节奏地跳舞。

2. to persuade sb to believe sth or do sth

说服；使相信；使动摇

e.g. He's easily swayed.

他很容易动摇。

e.g. She wasn't swayed by his good looks or his clever talk.

他相貌不凡，谈吐风趣，但她不为所动。

(n.)

1. a movement from side to side

摇摆；摆动

2. power or influence over sb

统治；势力；支配；控制；影响

e.g. Rebel forces hold away over much of the island.

该岛很大一部分控制在叛军手里。

e.g. He was quick to exploit those who fell under his sway.

他毫不犹豫地利用受他控制的那些人。

e.g. I come to my native land, oh! Now the world is under my sway.

威加海内兮归故乡。

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