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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.(of wind or river) sweep something along; carry away
冷风裹挟着雪花,击打着窗户。
Sweeping along snowflakes, cold wind lashes the windows.
河水裹挟着小船。
The river swept boats along.
河水裹挟着许多泥沙,滚滚东流。
The river water rolled to the east, carrying much mud and sand along with it.
- 2
v.(of circumstances, trends, etc.) engulf; involve
传统信任文化裹挟的汹涌民意。
The traditional trust culture coerces the turbulent public opinion.
Word usage
- Note"裹挟" is different from "裹胁". "裹挟" means seizing; "裹胁" means coercion.