drunk with power

Related to word: drunk

Pharse

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.

      自從當上經理後,他似乎有點被權力沖昏了頭,對下屬頤指氣使。

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

      這位被權力沖昏了頭的獨裁者開始鎮壓異議人士。

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

      政治人物必須小心不要被權力沖昏了頭,否則可能做出有害人民的決定。