
power
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。)
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。)
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。)