clout
影响力
definition
verb
I clouted him on the head
hit hard with the hand or a hard object.
mend with a patch.
noun
a clout on the ear
a heavy blow with the hand or a hard object.
I knew he carried a lot of clout
influence or power, especially in politics or business.
translation of 'clout'
verb
击,
打
noun
打击,
一打
example
Sure, business interests deserve some 'clout' in a democracy, but this is ridiculous.
He knew that, unlike the international conservation groups, he didn't have the 'clout' to get funding from the UN's Development Program.
The idea is to give domestic artists and record companies, who may not have the promotional 'clout' of their American counterparts, a better chance of getting their music out to the public.
I would welcome back the past, where scrumping apples would earn you a 'clout' around the ear.
And it's very clear that these are the nations which have the 'clout' at the global level.
The following year he would 'clout' 25 home runs, to lead the league.
And he now has the 'clout' to do something about it.
That reflects a relationship where the company is using its monopoly 'clout' to drive some hard bargains.
a 'clout' round the ear
An elected regional assembly would have the 'clout' and funding to make a real difference to the quality of life of people who live and work in the North West.
The player stood off and a massive 'clout' with the right foot from around 25 yards followed.
But he gives it a 'clout' and knocks it eight feet past.
But the private shareholders, the little people who had none of the big boys' 'clout' and bargaining power, were treated with contempt.
Computer-related businesses exerted enormous economic 'clout' as the twentieth century ended.
Those in the know will tell you he got in the team in the first place only thanks to family influence and political 'clout' .
The cat bounced out of the carrier, fetched his companion a good 'clout' round the ears, and made off to his bowl where he sat, waiting with no patience at all for his delayed breakfast.
There are few people in the world of popular music who have as much influence and 'clout' as he does.
And by belonging to a national organisation it meant that local businesses had 'clout' on the big issues such as excessive bureaucracy and taxation.
And with their financial 'clout' , it is hard to argue that they would not have a significantly positive economic impact on the economy.
His leadership has been accompanied by immense popularity that has endowed him with significant power and political 'clout' .
I knew he carried a lot of 'clout'
But those were the days when a policeman was a respected, perhaps even feared, guardian of society, who would give you a 'clout' round the head if he copped you scrumping.
a 'clout' on the ear
It will have such political 'clout' and such economic power that it will dictate the terms.
He lacks the 'clout' to fully assert himself - he remains fundamentally isolated.
he helps the women 'clout' their pans
The result was a thundering 'clout' behind the right ear.
That said, he delivered a swift 'clout' round about her ears.
The red-haired woman held her stun rod inches from Jewel's face, ready to 'clout' her across the head.
‘I managed to 'clout' it with an oar and take it back for a surprise fresh meal,’ he says.
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