plural powers
plural powers
Learner's definition of POWER
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[noncount] : the ability or right to control people or things权力;权势;操纵力 -
She is from a very wealthy family with a lot of social power.她来自一个有钱有势的家庭。
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a politician who is hungry for power = a power-hungry politician贪图权力的政客
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The company abused its power, forcing workers to work overtime without pay.公司滥用职权,强迫雇员无偿加班。
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The company was almost destroyed in a power struggle between its two founders.两位创始人的权力之争差点儿毁了公司。
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She had them in her power. [=she controlled them]他们都在她的掌控之下。
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I'm sorry, but I don't have it in my power to help you. [=I don't have the power to help you; I can't help you]对不起,我没有能力帮你。
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often + over 2
[noncount] : political control of a country or area政权 -
After the emperor died, power passed to his eldest son.皇帝去世后,皇位传给了他的长子。
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the peaceful transfer of power to the newly elected president政权向新当选总统的平稳过渡
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The president was removed from power in the recent uprising.在最近的动乱中,总统被赶下了台。
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The new government has taken power.新政府已经掌握政权。
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The latest elections put a new (political) party in power.最近一次选举将一个新(政)党推上了执政地位。
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The rebels rose/came to power several years ago.反叛者在几年前掌握了政权。
— see also black power, flower power 3 [count]
a : 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) b : a country that has a lot of influence and military strength军事强国;有影响力的大国 -
a foreign power外国强国
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the European powers欧洲列强
— see also great power, superpower, world power 4 [noncount]
a : physical force or strength体力;体能 —
often + of c : the energy or force that someone or something can produce for movement, work, etc.能量;能力 5
a : an ability to do something能力 [count]
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It's an old story, but it still has the power to frighten children.这是个老故事了,但依然可以吓到孩子们。
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You have the power to change your life.你有能力改变自己的生活。
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I'll do everything within/in my power to help. [=I'll do everything that I can to help]我会尽我所能提供帮助。
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It's in your power [=you have the ability] to change the way things are done here.你有能力改变这里行事的方式。
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He's studying the healing powers of various plants.他正在研究各种植物的治病功能。
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She lost the power of speech. [=she was no longer able to speak]她丧失了语言能力。
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Some things are beyond the power of human understanding.有些事是人无法理解的。
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He used all of his powers of persuasion, but she still would not agree.尽管他竭力劝说,她依然不同意。
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Each member of the club has equal voting power.俱乐部每个成员都有平等的投票权。
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The new computer is tiny but has more computing power than many desktop computers.新计算机体型虽小,运算能力却超过许多台式机。
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His position gives him great bargaining power.他的职位让他有了许多讨价还价的筹码。
— see also buying power, purchasing power, staying power 6
: the right to do something : legal or official authority to do something权力;职权 [count]
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— see also power of attorney 7 [noncount]
a : energy that can be collected and used to operate machines能;能量;动力 — see also horsepower, manpower b : the electricity that people use电力;电 8 [count] mathematics
a : the number of times that a number is to be multiplied by itself指数 b : a number that results from multiplying a number by itself幂;乘方 9
[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
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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 -
The students wanted to have a big party, but the powers that be didn't approve.学生们想开个大型派对,但当权者不批准。
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I applied for the job, but I guess the powers that be didn't think I was qualified.我申请了这个职位,但我猜拍板的人认为我资历不够。
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。 -
the power of the throne王权
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the power to appoint judges委派法官的权力
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The movie has the power to shape public opinion.这部电影有左右舆论的影响力。
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
powers; powered; powering
Learner's definition of POWER
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[+ object] : to supply (something) with power提供动力 —
usually used as (be) powered通常用作(be) powered — see also powered 2
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move with great speed or force快速前进;迅猛移动 [no object]
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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
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: of or relating to electrical power电力的;电能的 -
a power supply/source/failure/outage电力供应/资源/故障/中断
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Someone from the power [=electric] company called.电力公司的人打电话过来了。
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Power lines [=wires that carry electricity] run along the west side of the street.电线沿着街道西边铺设。
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: operated by using electricity rather than a person's strength电动的 3
: having great strength or power强大的 4
a : involving important people who meet to discuss business or political affairs有重要人士参与的 b 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