vi.

1. 摇动，摇摆
   The branches are swaying gently in the wind.

   树枝在风中轻轻摇曳。

2. 歪，倾斜
   The earthquake caused the wall to sway to the left.

   地震使墙向左倾斜。

3. 动摇；转向
   He is swaying between two opinions.

   他在两种意见之间摇摆不定。

4. 起支配作用；处于统治地位
   That was the motive that swayed with him.

   那就是支配他的动机。

vt.

1. 摇动，使摇摆
   The wind swayed the branches of the trees.

   树枝在风中摇曳。

2. 弄歪，使倾斜
   The weight of the load swayed the boat to the left.

   负载使船侧向左边。

3. 使动摇；影响
   Nothing could sway him from his decision.

   没有什么能动摇他的决心。

4. 统治，支配
   He swayed the biggest nation in the world.

   他统治着世界上最大的国家。

n.[U]

1. 摇动，摇摆
   The sway of the pail caused some milk to spill out.

   桶的摇晃使一些牛奶溢了出来。

2. 支配；统治；影响；权势
   The beliefs which now hold sway may one day be rejected.

   现在占主导地位的信仰有朝一日可能会被摒弃。

   He is under the sway of his friend.

   他受他朋友控制。

v.

1. move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side.
2. cause to change in opinion, action, etc.; influence.
3. literary rule; govern.

n.

1. a rhythmical movement from side to side.
2. influence or rule.