/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
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。

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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.