新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

wield

英  [wiːld]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • wields , wielding , wielded

    1[T 及物动词] 拿着(武器、工具或设备)

    If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He was attacked by a man wielding a knife.

    他遭到一名持刀男子的袭击。

    2[T 及物动词] 掌握(权力)

    If someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He remains chairman, but wields little power at the company.

    他还是主席,但在公司内没有什么权力。