1 N-COUNT 钟摆 The pendulum of a clock is a rod with a weight at the end which swings from side to side in order to make the clock work. 钟摆
2 N-SING （局势意见等的）摇摆不定，变化不定 You can use the idea of a pendulum and the way it swings regularly as a way of talking about regular changes in a situation or in people's opinions. （局势意见等的）摇摆不定，变化不定
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The pendulum has swung back and the American car companies have made dramatic advances in safety.
三十年河东，三十年河西，美国汽车公司在安全方面已经取得了巨大进步。
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The political pendulum has swung in favour of the liberals.
政治形势转而对自由主义者有利。
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