clout

🇬🇧 UK/klaut/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Power or influence, especially political; a heavy blow with the hand.

影响力,势力;重击

v.

To hit someone or something hard, especially with the fist.

用力打,重击

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
cloutother
=clout

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The senator had considerable clout in Congress and could influence legislation.

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