词典释义：
势力范围；利益范围；个人或组织能对之施加重大影响的领域
This area was formerly within the sphere of influence of the US.
这一地区先前属于美国的势力范围。
Russia sees Ukraine as part of its sphere of influence.
俄罗斯把乌克兰视为自身势力范围的一部分。
We do not believe in exporting our sphere of influence.
我们不相信我们的出口势力范围。
Through the years, RAND’s sphere of influence became more visible.
多年之后，兰德所影响的领域越来越清晰可见。
He has extended his sphere of influence to the world of banking.
他已把自己的势力范围扩展到金融界。
) a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments though it has no formal authority
势力范围，利益范围。
a field or area in which an individual or organization has power to affect events and developments
个人或组织能对之施加重大影响的领域（或范围）。
