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powers

UK //ˈpaʊəz//US //ˈpaʊərz//

词源

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

noun

❶ 指个人或组织拥有的能力、力量或权威,通常用于描述控制或影响他人或事物的能力。

“The president has the powers to veto new laws.”

(总统有权否决新法律。)

“She used her powers of persuasion to convince the team.”

(她运用说服力让团队信服。)

❶ 指国家或政治实体,尤其是那些在国际事务中有影响力的强国。

“The meeting was attended by world powers like the US and China.”

(美国和中国等世界强国出席了会议。)

“During the Cold War, the two superpowers competed for global influence.”

(冷战期间,两个超级大国争夺全球影响力。)

同义词:abilities, authority, strength, capabilities, might

verb

❶ 为某物提供动力或能量,通常指电力或机械动力。

“This engine powers the entire factory.”

(这台发动机为整个工厂提供动力。)

“Solar panels power many homes in this area.”

(太阳能电池板为该地区的许多家庭供电。)

同义词:energize, drive, run, operate, fuel

常见短语

powers that be — 指那些掌握权力或控制局势的人或组织,常用于描述难以改变现状的情况。

“The decision was made by the powers that be, and we can't change it.”

(这个决定是由掌权者做出的,我们无法改变。)

in someone's power — 表示某事在某人能力或权限范围内,通常用于表达某人可以做某事。

“It's not in my power to approve this request.”

(我无权批准这个请求。)