clout

n.

1. 猛打; 敲打
   • If the photocopier stops working just give it a clout.
     如果那部影印机停止运转的话就敲它一下。
2. (尤指政治上的)影响
   • The queen may have privilege but she has no real political clout.
     女王有特权, 但无真正的政治影响力。