Word · 単語
振り回す
Reading ふりまわす
to wield
- 1 to wield, to brandish, to flourish, to wave (about), to swing
- 2 to display (one's knowledge), to show off
- 3 to abuse (one's power)
- 4 to manipulate someone
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例文 · examples
彼女は叫びながら、ナイフを振り回しました。
While she was screaming, she brandished the knife.
そのように刃物を振り回すことは危険だ。
It is dangerous to wield an edged tool in such a way.
彼女はわめき、警官たちに向かってナイフを振り回して脅すようなしぐさをしました。
She shouted and threatened a policeman by brandishing a knife.