Rebel forces hold sway over much of the island.

该岛很大一部分控制在叛军手里。

《牛津词典》

Bad elements hold sway, while good people are pushed around.; The bad eggs wielded power， while the good people were oppressed.

坏人当道， 好人受气

《新英汉大辞典》

Yet the theory continues to hold sway.

然而这种理论还是继续占据主导地位。

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"We feel this a complete travesty of justice. We feel it is not only a travesty of justice because truth does not hold sway there, but people should not be criminalized for exercising their basic right to freedom of expression,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

Stratfor was one of several organizations earlier this year warning that Mexico could become a failed state if it does not win the war against the criminal elements that hold sway over some areas of the country.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

If Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District is typical, though, economic issues still hold sway with voters.

NPR: Philadelphia House Race Turns on Money Issues

Fast-growing emerging economies feel under-represented in an institution where Europe and America still hold sway.

ECONOMIST: Dominique Strauss-Kahn is the new boss.

He may try to hold local elections to install governments in towns where gangs hold sway.

ECONOMIST: Albania