wield

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vt.

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1. VERB 使用,挥,操(武器、工具等) If you wield a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment, you carry and use it. 
  • ...a lone assailant wielding a kitchen knife.

    孤身一人、手持菜刀的袭击者

2. VERB 掌握,运用,行使(权利) If someone wields power, they have it and are able to use it. 
  • He remains chairman, but wields little power at the company.

    他还是主席,但在公司没有什么实权了。

Verb

1. of power or authority

2. handle effectively;

  • "The burglar wielded an axe"
1. He who knows only how to wield a pen usually feels quite helpless in the face of practical problems.
光会耍笔杆的人,碰到实际问题往往束手无策。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2. They wield enormous political power.
他们行使巨大的政治权力。

来自《简明英汉词典》