drunk with power

Related to word: drunk

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Definition

  1. Experiencing an arrogant and overbearing state due to the possession of power.

    权力藝心

    • Since becoming manager, he seems a bit drunk with power, bossing his subordinates around.

      自从当上经理后,他似乎有点被权力冲昏了头,对下属颐指气使。

    • The dictator, drunk with power, began to suppress dissenters.

      这位被权力冲昏了头的独裁者开始镇压异见人士。

    • Politicians must be careful not to become drunk with power, or they may make decisions that are detrimental to the people.

      政治人物必须小心不要被权力冲昏了头,否则可能做出有害人民的决定。