/wiːld/
wield
tapping into
to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists 利用,开发,发掘(已有的资源、知识等)
~ sth
We need to tap the expertise of the people we already have.
我们需要利用我们现有人员的专业知识。~ into sth
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The movie seems to tap into a general sentimentality about animals.
这部电影似乎在激发人们对动物的普遍怜惜之情。
exploit
utilize
leverage
harness
mobilize
The team failed to capitalize on their early lead.
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BrE /wiːld/
NAmE /wiːld/
~ sth
to have and use power, authority, etc.
She wields enormous power within the party.
~ sth
to hold sth, ready to use it as a weapon or tool
SYN brandish
He was wielding a large knife.