vi.

1. 搖動，搖擺
   The branches are swaying gently in the wind.

   樹枝在風中輕輕搖曳。

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

   地震使牆向左傾斜。

3. 動搖；轉向
   He is swaying between two opinions.

   他在兩種意見之間搖擺不定。

4. 起支配作用；處於統治地位
   That was the motive that swayed with him.

   那就是支配他的動機。

vt.

1. 搖動，使搖擺
   The wind swayed the branches of the trees.

   樹枝在風中搖曳。

2. 弄歪，使傾斜
   The weight of the load swayed the boat to the left.

   負載使船側向左邊。

3. 使動搖；影響
   Nothing could sway him from his decision.

   沒有什麼能動搖他的決心。

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

   他統治著世界上最大的國家。

n.[U]

1. 搖動，搖擺
   The sway of the pail caused some milk to spill out.

   桶的搖晃使一些牛奶溢了出來。

2. 支配；統治；影響；權勢
   The beliefs which now hold sway may one day be rejected.

   現在佔主導地位的信仰有朝一日可能會被摒棄。

   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.