•The trees were swaying in the wind.树在风中摇曳。

•The movement of the ship caused the mast to sway from side to side/backwards and forwards.桅杆随着船的行驶左右／前后摇摆。

•A drunk was standing in the middle of the street, swaying uncertainly and trying hard to stay upright.一个醉汉摇摇晃晃地站在街道中间，努力想要站直身子。

•Recent developments have swayed the balance of power in the region.最近的发展使这个地区的实力均势产生了改变。

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•Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan.她的演说没能说服她的同事们支援这个计划。

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•In the 1980s, the organization came under the sway of (= became strongly influenced by) Christian fundamentalism.在20世纪80年代，这个组织深受基督教基本教义的影响。

•Her parents no longer seem to have much sway over her.她的父母似乎再也管不了她。

•The party could hold sway (= have an important imfluence) on some crucial votes.该党可对一些关键选票施加重要影响。