clout
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/klaʊt/
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/klaʊt/
the ability to control or influence people or things
Even as a young writer, she had a lot of clout.
即使作为一名年轻作家,她也拥有很大的影响力。
a strong hit with your hand or a hard object
He got a clout on his head for being rude.
他因为粗鲁而头部受到一记重击。
to hit someone strongly, especially with your hand
She threatened to clout him if he didn't stop bothering her.
她威胁说如果他不停止打扰她,她会打他。