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power

UK //ˈpaʊər//US //ˈpaʊər//

词源

源自中古英语 'pouer',来自古法语 'povoir',最终源于拉丁语 'potere'(意为“能够”)。

noun

❶ 指控制或影响他人或事物的能力,常用于描述政治、社会或个人层面的支配力。

“The president has the power to veto laws.”

(总统有权否决法律。)

“She wields considerable power in the company.”

(她在公司里拥有相当大的权力。)

❶ 指物理或机械的能量,如电力、动力等,常用于科技或工程领域。

“The power went out during the storm.”

(暴风雨期间停电了。)

“Solar power is a renewable energy source.”

(太阳能是一种可再生能源。)

同义词:authority, control, energy, strength, might

verb

❶ 指为设备或机器提供动力,使其运转或工作。

“The car is powered by an electric motor.”

(这辆车由电动机驱动。)

“The spacecraft is powered by solar panels.”

(这艘航天器由太阳能板提供动力。)

同义词:energize, drive, fuel, operate

常见短语

power up — 指启动或激活设备,使其进入工作状态。

“Press the button to power up the computer.”

(按下按钮启动电脑。)

in power — 指某人或某组织处于统治或控制地位。

“The party has been in power for ten years.”

(该政党已执政十年。)

power struggle — 指为争夺控制权或影响力而进行的激烈竞争。

“The company faced a power struggle among its executives.”

(公司高管之间发生了权力斗争。)