power
- IPA[ˈpaʊə]
英式
- the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way；the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events
- supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy；switch a device on or off
verb: power, 3rd person present: powers, gerund or present participle: powering, past tense: powered, past participle: powered
noun: power, plural noun: powers
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名詞
- 1. the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way the power of speech I will do everything in my power to help you 同義詞 反義詞
- 2. the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events a political process that offers people power over their own lives she had me in her power
- ▪ political or social authority or control, especially that exercised by a government the party had been in power for eight years 同義詞
- ▪ authority that is given or delegated to a person or body police do not have the power to stop and search 同義詞
- ▪ the military strength of a state the sea power of Venice
- ▪ a state or country, especially one viewed in terms of its international influence and military strength a great colonial power 同義詞
- ▪ a person or organization that is strong or influential within a particular context he was a power in the university
- ▪ a supernatural being, deity, or force the powers of darkness
- ▪ (in traditional Christian angelology) the sixth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.
- ▪ informal denoting something associated with people who hold authority and influence, especially in the context of business or politics a red power tie
- ▪ used in the names of movements aiming to enhance the status of a specified group gay power
- 3. physical strength and force exerted by something or someone the power of the storm the lyrical power of his prose 同義詞 反義詞
- ▪ capacity or performance of an engine or other device a surge of power from the engine 同義詞
- ▪ denoting a sports player, team, or style of play that makes use of power rather than finesse a power pitcher
- ▪ the magnifying capacity of a lens.
- 4. energy that is produced by mechanical, electrical, or other means and used to operate a device generating power from waste power cables 同義詞
- ▪ electrical energy supplied to an area, building, etc. 30,000 homes were left without power
- ▪ driven by electrical energy a power drill
- 5. the rate of doing work, measured in watts or less frequently horse power.
- 6. the product obtained when a number is multiplied by itself a certain number of times 2 to the power of 4 equals 16
- 7. dialect a large number or amount of something there's a power of difference between farming now and when I was a lad 同義詞
動詞
- 1. supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-litre engine a nuclear-powered submarine
- ▪ switch a device on or off the officer powered up the fighter's radar
- 2. move or travel with great speed or force he powered round a bend
- ▪ direct (something, especially a ball) with great force Nicholas powered a header into the net
- tactics exhibiting or intended to increase a person's power or influence: the sexual power play of their relationship
Oxford Dictionary
- tactics exhibiting or intended to increase a person's power or influence: the sexual power play of their relationship the petty power plays of showbiz
Oxford American Dictionary
- A situation in ice hockey, lacrosse, and certain other sports in which one team has a temporary ...
- the energy (in the form of steam, electricity, etc.) used to drive machinery.
Oxford American Dictionary
- having a strong desire for power: the power-hungry and evil dictator
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- the amount of electrical power required for a particular device: a continuous power rating of 150 watts
Oxford American Dictionary
- an installation where electrical power is generated for distribution.
Oxford American Dictionary
- the action of switching on an electrical device, especially a computer.
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美式
- the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality: the power of speech his powers of concentration
- supply (a device) with mechanical or electrical energy: the car is powered by a fuel-injected 3.0-liter engine a nuclear-powered submarine
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