/sweɪ/
to move slowly back and forth摇摆;摆动
branches swaying in the breeze
在微风中摇曳的枝条
He swayed a moment before he fainted.
他晃了一下就晕过去了。

(literary) power or influence over sb 统治;势力;支配;控制;影响
Rebel forces hold sway over much of the island.
该岛很大一部分控制在叛军手里。
He was quick to exploit those who fell under his sway.
他毫不犹豫地利用受他控制的那些人