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IELTS BNC: 225 COCA: 271

power

1 power /ˈpawɚ/ noun
plural powers
1 power
/ˈpawɚ/
noun
plural powers
Learner's definition of POWER
[noncount] : the ability or right to control people or things权力;权势;操纵力
often + over
[noncount] : political control of a country or area政权
see also black power, flower power
[count]
: a person or organization that has a lot of control and influence over other people or organizations有影响力的人(或组织)
: a country that has a lot of influence and military strength军事强国;有影响力的大国
see also great power, superpower, world power
[noncount]
: physical force or strength体力;体能
often + of
: military force军事力量
see also balance of power, firepower, sea power
: the energy or force that someone or something can produce for movement, work, etc.能量;能力
: an ability to do something能力
[count]
often + of
[noncount]
see also buying power, purchasing power, staying power
[noncount] : the ability to influence or affect people or things影响力
often + of
see also drawing power, pulling power
: the right to do something : legal or official authority to do something权力;职权
[count]
[noncount]
see also power of attorney
[noncount]
: energy that can be collected and used to operate machines能;能量;动力
see also horsepower, manpower
: the electricity that people use电力;电
[count] mathematics
: the number of times that a number is to be multiplied by itself指数
: a number that results from multiplying a number by itself幂;乘方
[noncount] technical : the ability of an optical device (such as a telescope) to make objects look bigger放大率

do (someone) a power of good

British, informal + old-fashioned
: to help someone physically or mentally : to make someone feel better对身心有益

more power to you

(US) informal or British more power to your elbow
used to say that you approve of what someone is doing and hope it will be successful祝某人成功,再加把劲,加油(表支持、赞成)

the corridors/halls of power

: places where people talk about issues and make important decisions especially about political matters权力走廊;权力大厅;议政场所

the power behind the throne

: the person who secretly controls a country, organization, etc., by controlling the actions and decisions of the official leader幕后掌权人

the powers that be

: the people who decide what is allowed or acceptable in a group, organization, etc.当权者;决策人
Synonyms同义词
power, authority, jurisdiction, command, and dominion mean the right or ability to govern, rule, or strongly influence people or situations.*power、authority、 jurisdiction、command和dominion均指有权或有能力掌管、控制或强烈影响人、情况或局面。
power is a general word that suggests the ability to control or influence what is done, felt, etc.*power泛指控制或影响某事的能力。
authority suggests power that has been given to someone for a specific purpose and that has certain limits.*authority指某人被赋予的特定的权力。
jurisdiction refers to official, legal power that has certain limits.*jurisdiction指有一定限度的官方法律权力。
command refers to the power that someone (such as a military officer) has to make decisions and to force people to behave in a desired way.*command指某人(如军官)拥有的决策权及按意愿控制他人行为的权力。
dominion is a formal word that stresses the greatest or highest power or authority.*dominion是正式词语,强调最高统治权。
2 power /ˈpawɚ/ verb
powers; powered; powering
2 power
/ˈpawɚ/
verb
powers; powered; powering
Learner's definition of POWER
[+ object] : to supply (something) with power提供动力usually used as (be) powered通常用作(be) powered
see also powered
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move with great speed or force快速前进;迅猛移动
[no object]
often used figuratively常用作比喻
[+ object]

power up

[phrasal verb]
power up (something) or power (something) up
: to make (a machine) ready for use by supplying it with electricity启动机器;给…供电
3 power /ˈpawɚ/ adjective
3 power
/ˈpawɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of POWER
always used before a noun
: of or relating to electrical power电力的;电能的
: operated by using electricity rather than a person's strength电动的
: having great strength or power强大的
: involving important people who meet to discuss business or political affairs有重要人士参与的
of clothing : having a formal or impressive quality that is meant to make you look powerful and important(服装)礼服的,显示权势的
IELTS BNC: 225 COCA: 271

power

1 of 3

noun

pow·​er ˈpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce power (audio)
often attributive
1
a(1)
: ability to act or produce an effect
(2)
: ability to get extra-base hits
(3)
: capacity for being acted upon or undergoing an effect
b
: legal or official authority, capacity, or right
2
a
: possession of control, authority, or influence over others
b
: one having such power
specifically : a sovereign state
c
: a controlling group : establishment
often used in the phrase the powers that be
d
archaic : a force of armed men
e
chiefly dialectal : a large number or quantity
3
a
: physical might
b
: mental or moral efficacy
c
: political control or influence
4
powers plural : an order of angels see celestial hierarchy
5
a
: the number of times as indicated by an exponent that a number occurs as a factor in a product
5 to the third power is 125
also : the product itself
8 is a power of 2
6
a
: a source or means of supplying energy
especially : electricity
c
: the time rate at which work is done or energy emitted or transferred
7
8
9
: the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when a particular alternative hypothesis happens to be true

power

2 of 3

verb

powered; powering; powers

transitive verb

1
: to supply with power and especially motive power
2
: to give impetus to

intransitive verb

1
: to move about by means of motive power
2
: to move with great speed or force

power

3 of 3

adjective

1
: operated mechanically or electrically rather than manually
a car with power locks
power tools
2
: of, relating to, or utilizing strength
plays a power game
also : powerful sense 1
a power critic
3
: of, relating to, or being a meal at which influential people discuss business or politics
a power lunch
Choose the Right Synonym for power

power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine.

power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.

the power to mold public opinion

authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

granted the authority to manage her estate

jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.

the bureau having jurisdiction over parks

control stresses the power to direct and restrain.

you are responsible for the students under your control

command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.

the army officer in command

sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.

the empire extended its sway over the region

dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.

given dominion over all the animals

power, force, energy, strength, might mean the ability to exert effort.

power may imply latent or exerted physical, mental, or spiritual ability to act or be acted upon.

the awesome power of flowing water

force implies the actual effective exercise of power.

used enough force to push the door open

energy applies to power expended or capable of being transformed into work.

a worker with boundless energy

strength applies to the quality or property of a person or thing that makes possible the exertion of force or the withstanding of strain, pressure, or attack.

use weight training to build your strength

might implies great or overwhelming power or strength.

the belief that might makes right

Example Sentences

Noun She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social power. The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay. The company was almost destroyed in a power struggle between its two founders. After the emperor died, power passed to his eldest son. the peaceful transfer of power to the newly elected president The president was removed from power in the recent uprising. The new government has taken power. The rebels rose to power several years ago. A small company with only a few products has grown to become a power in the industry. Our state is now the region's leading economic power. Verb The running back powered through the defensive line. He powered the ball past the goalie. She powered her way to the finish line. Adjective The car comes equipped with power windows. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Nuclear power also poses risks, including disposing of highly radioactive waste and keeping that technology out of the hands of rogue countries or nefarious groups that may pursue a nuclear weapons program. Menelaos Hadjicostis, ajc, 10 Sep. 2022 But Fitzgerald’s motivation to show in the city this season was personal, and came more out of a desire to continue to grow her business while proving her worth alongside other power players. José Criales-unzueta, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group and auto makers Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. were hit by power-supply curbs. Anna Hirtenstein, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 On Tuesday, as air conditioners whirred amid the stifling heat, California set a record for power consumption and authorities nearly instituted rolling blackouts when the electrical grid capacity was at its breaking point. CBS News, 10 Sep. 2022 Most of Oregon is in extreme fire danger, as several fires are already burning, evacuations have been ordered in several regions and power has been shut off to thousands of customers due to the high fire risk. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2022 Earlier this week, the German government was dealt a blow to its plans to keep some nuclear power plants online as back-up reserve. Eyk Henning, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2022 One power provider shut off electricity for 30,000 homes and businesses in Portland and Salem, Oregon, Friday to help reduce the risk of fire activity that could become dangerous. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 With millions more people dependent on cooling, power grids will need to be overhauled to accommodate summer demand while minimizing emissions. Michelle Nijhuis, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022
Verb
Russia may face a longer and deeper recession as the impact of U.S. and European sanctions spreads, handicapping sectors that the country has relied on for years to power its economy, according to an internal report prepared for the government. Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Stanford engineering professor Mark Jacobson believes the U.S. can power itself using only wind, solar, and hydropower by 2050. The Week Staff, The Week, 4 Sep. 2022 Choosing the right helmet is as important as choosing the right bicycle for your leisurely weekends rides or comfy e-bike to power you through your morning commute. Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 19 Aug. 2022 Such a policy would be a disaster for Florida, which heavily relies on immigrants to power its agriculture and tourism-dependent economy, said David Metellus, director of policy and politics for the Florida Immigrant Coalition. Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022 This deal can turn your Wednesday dips into a gastronomic roller coaster ride that’s going to power you through the end of the week. San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022 Russia is punching back against European sanctions and military support for Ukraine, targeting Europe’s ability to power its economy. Joe Wallace, WSJ, 17 June 2022 Millions of Indians live and work in GCC countries, and New Delhi depends on oil-rich Gulf Arab states to power its energy-thirsty economy. Leila Sackur, NBC News, 9 June 2022 Europe remains heavily dependent on Russian gas exports to power its economy, with Russian energy comprising as much as 70% or 80% of the fuel supply in some eastern European countries. Anchorage Daily News, 24 Mar. 2022
Adjective
With mega-power tensions on the rise, LHX is going to benefit from the inevitable increases in defense spending that are going to cascade across the globe. Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Nick Saban for a decade has been an advocate for nine-game conference schedules, in part to add spice to home schedules that have for years included three non-power conference opponents. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 25 July 2022 The Bearcats, who finished undefeated in the regular season, became the first non-power-five team to earn a spot inside the College Football Playoff committee's top four on Nov. 23. Brooks Sutherland, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2021 Whitford did what most folks say all Indiana's non-power conference schools should do: Load up on the best of the rest in-state players. Matthew Glenesk, The Indianapolis Star, 8 June 2022 Great to see this @CA_DWR @SolarAquaGrid @TurlockID solar-over-canal project moving from idea to proof-of-concept construction - a baby step potentially helping CA and the planet with both water and clean-power gains. Roger Bales, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 The little things stood out during Joe Biden’s sober nine-minute Tuesday afternoon speech addressing the most serious super-power crisis of this century. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 22 Feb. 2022 The Lower lake is reserved for canoeing, non-power boating and swimming from mid-May to mid-September. Megan Marples, CNN, 3 Feb. 2022 Why does America, a super-power, celebrate such an important holiday with a turkey? Bernhard Warner, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French poer, pouer, from poer to be able, from Vulgar Latin *potēre, alteration of Latin posse — more at potent

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

1540, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

1822, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of power was in the 13th century
IELTS BNC: 225 COCA: 271
power

noun¹

1authority/control權力;控制ADJECTIVE | VERB + POWER | POWER + VERB | POWER + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEabsolute, ultimate絕對/最高權力considerable, enormous, tremendous相當大的權力;巨大的影響力real真正的權力The emperor held no real power.這位皇帝沒有掌握實權。limited有限的權力arbitrary專斷的權力economic, legal, legislative, political經濟力量;法律的力量;立法權;政治力量corporate公司權力executive行政權力He sits on the board but has no executive power.他是董事會成員,但沒有行政權力。veto否決權popular民眾的力量secular世俗權力federal聯邦政府的權力imperial皇權higher更高的權力belief in a higher power相信更高一層的權力VERB + POWERcome to, rise to上台When did this government come to power?本屆政府是何時上台執政的?assume, gain, get, seize, take開始掌權;奪權;取得權力The prince assumed power in his father's place.王子取代父王登上了王位。return to重新掌權restore sb to, return sb to恢復某人的權力have, hold有權力;掌權The court has no power to order a psychiatric examination of the child's parents.法院無權要求對孩子的父母進行精神病檢查。They held power for 18 years.他們掌權 18 年。share共掌權力exercise, use, wield行使權力;掌控權力demonstrate, show顯示權力abuse濫用權力confer, give sb, grant sb賦予權力;給予某人權力certain powers that were granted to the government給予政府的某些權力limit限制權力lack缺乏權力fall from, lose喪失權力;失勢They fell from power in 1992.他們 1992 年下台了。give up, relinquish, renounce放棄權力delegate, devolve (especially BrE) 下放/移交權力Some states delegate police power to municipalities.一些州把警察權力交給市政當局。POWER + VERBbe concentrated in (the hands of sb/sth), flow from sb/sth, lie with sb/sth, rest with sb/sth權力集中(在⋯之手);權力屬於⋯The real legislative power still rests with the lower chamber.真正的立法權仍然在下議院手中。POWER + NOUNstruggle權力鬥爭Who will get the upper hand in this power struggle?誰會在這一權力鬥爭中佔上風?relations, structure權力關係/結構base權力基礎The party's power base is in the industrial north of the country.該政黨的權力基礎在該國北部的工業區。broker權力掮客PREPOSITIONin power掌權the party in power執政黨in sb's power由某人控制They held us in their power.他們控制着我們。power of⋯的權力the power of veto否決權power over對⋯的控制力The government has limited legal powers over television.按照法律,政府對電視的控制權是有限的。PHRASESabuse of power濫用職權the balance of power均勢The war brought about a shift in the balance of power.戰爭改變了權力均衡的局面。a bid for power權力之爭the exercise of power權力的行使a position of power支配地位the father's position of power and influence in the home父親在家中的支配地位與影響力the power behind the throne (= the person who is really in control) 幕後指揮者People say that the First Lady is the power behind the throne.人們說第一夫人是幕後的操控者。a transfer of power權力的移交the transfer of power from a military to a civilian government權力由軍政府向文官政府的轉移
power

noun²

2ability to do sth能力ADJECTIVE | VERB + POWER | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEair, combat, military, naval, sea (especially BrE) 空軍力量;軍事力量;海軍實力;海上力量an increase in China's air power中國空軍力量的增長fire火力weapons with enormous fire power火力強大的武器bargaining談判能力computing, processing計算/處理能力healing治療作用the healing power of sleep睡眠的治療作用buying, earning, purchasing購買力;賺錢的本領staying持久力Having served in four governments, he has the greatest staying power of any politician today.他在 4 屆政府中任職,是現今最有持久力的政界人士。special特別權力magic, magical, mystical, psychic, supernatural魔力;神秘的力量;超自然力They believe he has supernatural powers.他們相信他有超自然力。VERB + POWERhave, possess有作用use使用能源develop逐漸形成本領increase, limit, reduce增加/限制/降低作用lack缺乏力量lose失去作用Religion is rapidly losing its power to shape our lives.宗教正在迅速喪失對我們生活狀態的影響力。underestimate低估能力Don't underestimate my powers of persuasion.不要小看我的說服能力。PREPOSITIONbeyond sb/sth's power超出⋯的能力a task still beyond any computer's power計算機仍無能力完成的任務in sb's power, within sb's power在某人的能力以內I'm afraid it's not within my power to help you.恐怕我無力幫助你。through the power of通過⋯的力量He wants to change the world through the power of prayer.他想通過祈禱的力量改變世界。powers as作為⋯的技能a tribute to his powers as a teacher他授課能力的證明power of⋯的能力her powers of observation她的觀察力I lost my power of speech for a while after the accident.事故發生後有一段時間我無法說話。PHRASESat the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers在實力的鼎盛時期In 1946 Dalí was at the peak of his powers.1946 年達利處於創作能力的頂峰。do all in your power, do everything in your power盡全力He did everything in his power to find us somewhere to live.他盡全力為我們找住處。
power

noun³

3country with influence強國ADJECTIVEgreat, major大國world世界大國foreign外強allied, enemy同盟國;敵國occupying佔領國victorious戰勝國European, Western, etc.歐洲、西方等強國major European powers such as France and Germany法國和德國等主要的歐洲強國colonial, imperial, industrial, naval殖民主義/帝國主義/工業/海上強國
power

noun⁴

4force/strength力量ADJECTIVEawesome, great, real, tremendous令人敬畏的/偉大的/真正的/巨大的力量It was a performance of great power.這是一個強大力量的表現。raw原始力量the raw power of their music他們音樂的原生力量destructive, terrible破壞力the destructive power of a hurricane颶風的破壞力star (especially NAmE) 明星的力量She exudes star power whenever she's on screen.她每次出現在屏幕上時都散發出明星的魅力。
power

noun⁵

5energy能量ADJECTIVE | VERB + POWER | POWER + VERB | POWER + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEfull最大功率The plane was still climbing at full power.飛機仍然以最大功率向上爬升。reduced減小的功率The transmitter is operating on reduced power.發報機正在功率不足的情況下運轉。electric, electrical, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, steam, tidal, water, wind電力;水電;核動力;太陽能;蒸汽動力;潮汐能;水力發電;風力發電VERB + POWERgenerate, produce產生動力They use these streams to generate power for the mill.他們利用這些溪流給磨坊發電。provide (sb/sth with), supply (sb/sth with)(為⋯)提供動力;(為⋯)供電This wheel provides the power to the cutting machine.這台水車為切割機提供動力。use使用能源harness利用能源turn on打開電源開關cut off, turn off切斷電源POWER + VERBdrive sth, run sth能源驅動⋯Wind power is used to drive the machinery.機器用風力驅動。go off, go out (especially NAmE) 動力停止;停電She was in the elevator when the power went off.她在電梯裏時停電了。POWER + NOUNcable, grid, line, point, source, supply, system電力電纜;電網;輸電線;電源插座;電源;供電;電力系統tool電動工具Power tools make many jobs so much easier.電動工具使很多工作輕鬆多了。plant, station (BrE) 發電廠worker電廠工人cut, failure, outage (NAmE) 斷電;停電consumption電力消耗PREPOSITIONpower for給⋯的動力The generator supplies power for lighting.發電機提供照明用電。PHRASESa source of power電源

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