v.行使；施加(影响)；使用(武器等)；挥舞
People may wield the power in a democracy. 在民主国家里，人民可以行使权力。
She wields a lot of influence. 她是个很有影响力的人。
He decides to wield his pitiful weapon. 他决定动用他的可怜的武器了。
We must learn to wield the weapon of law effectively. 我们要学会使用和用好法律武器。
The trade unions were afraid the government would wield a big stick over them. 工会担心政府会采了严厉的措施来对付他们。
People wonder how long he could wield such heavy broadsword. 人们好奇他能挥舞多久如此沉重的大刀。
