to hit someone or something with the hand or with a heavy object

Quigley clouted me smartly across the side of the head. 奎格利狠狠地冲着我的头部一侧打了一下。

power and influence over other people or events

The Queen may have privilege but she has no real political clout. 女王可以享有特权，但没有真正的政治权力。

the act of hitting someone or something with your hand or with a heavy object

If the photocopier stops working, just give it a clout. 要是复印机停止运转，拍它一下就好了。