The Open Dictionary

power

名詞

UK/paʊəʳ/
US/ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

定義 power 名詞

control(控制)

  1. B2Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The capacity to exert control over individuals and events.

    影响力；操控力；势力

    • I have no control over him; he acts as he pleases.

      我无法控制他；他随心所欲地行动。

    • Once nicotine has established its hold over you, quitting smoking becomes very challenging.

      一旦尼古丁对你产生控制，戒烟就会变得非常困难。

    • She possesses the charm to captivate any man she encounters.

      她拥有吸引任何她遇到的男人的魅力。

  2. C1Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The degree of political authority that a person or group holds within a nation.

    权力；政治权力

    • Does the president wield more authority than the prime minister?

      总统是否比总理拥有更多权力？

    • For how long has the Conservative Party been in control of the government?

      保守党掌控政府多久了？

    • The military seized political control following five days of protests against the government.

      在五天的抗议活动后，军方夺取了政治控制权。

strength(力量)

  1. C1Uncountable(不可数名词)

    Physical strength or force.

    力量；能力

    • Our car lacks the necessary strength to tow a trailer.

      我们的车缺乏拖动拖车所需的动力。

    • Weightlifters possess exceptional strength in their arms and legs.

      举重运动员的手臂和腿部拥有非凡的力量。

    • Scientists are investigating methods to harness the force of the atom.

      科学家正在研究利用原子能的方法。

authority(权力)

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The formal or legitimate entitlement to perform an action.

    权力；权限；职权

    • I would like to assist, but I lack the authority to intervene in this disagreement.

      我想帮忙，但我没有权力介入这场纠纷。

    • You do not have the authority to cancel this order.

      你没有权力取消这个订单。

    • I am unable to issue a refund, as it falls outside my official capacity.

      我无法退款，因为这不在我的职权范围内。

electricity(电力)

  1. B1Uncountable(不可数名词)

    Electrical energy, especially in relation to its use or production.

    电力

    • It is essential to disconnect the electrical supply before attempting to repair any electrical equipment.

      在尝试修理任何电气设备之前，必须先断开电源。

    • Our home experienced a loss of electricity during the severe storm.

      在强烈的暴风雨期间，我们家里断电了。

    • electrical cables/lines

      电缆/电线

ability(能力)

  1. C1Uncountable(不可数名词)

    An innate skill or talent for doing something.

    能力；本领

    • He was so traumatized by the events concerning his parents that he lost the faculty of speech.

      他因父母相关的事件受到严重创伤，以致失去了说话的能力。

    • We humans believe we are the only animals with the capacity for reason.

      我们人类相信自己是唯一具有推理能力的动物。

    • The surgeon employed every possible measure to save his life.

      外科医生采取了所有可能的措施来挽救他的生命。

influence(影响力)

  1. C1Countable(可数名词)

    A person, entity, or nation that wields influence over others due to wealth, status, or military strength.

    掌握大权的人；有影响力的机构；强国

    • Spain was a significant military force during the 16th century.

      西班牙在16世纪时是一支重要的军事力量。

    • Germany is striving to become a global power and is seeking a permanent position on the UN Security Council.

      德国正在努力成为全球强国，并寻求联合国安理会的常任席位。

    • She is becoming an increasingly influential figure within the company.

      她在公司内部的影响力正日益增强。

energy(能量)

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)physics(物理)specialized(专业)

    The rate at which energy is utilized or the ability to generate energy.

    动力；功率

    • The ship sustained minor damage in the collision and was able to navigate into the harbor using its own power.

      这艘船在碰撞中受到轻微损坏，但仍能依靠自身动力驶入港口。

    • The power rating of my amplifier is specified at 40 watts per channel.

      我的放大器功率规格为每声道40瓦。

    • This car has a strong engine power.

      这辆车的引擎动力很强。

magnification(放大)

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The extent to which an image is magnified by a device designed to view very small or distant objects.

    放大率；放大倍数

    • What is the magnification level of your binoculars?

      你的双筒望远镜的放大倍率是多少？

    • You will require a high-magnification microscope to observe objects of that size.

      你需要高倍率的显微镜来观察那种大小的物体。

    • A telescope with low magnification is sufficient for observing the phases of the moon.

      低倍率的望远镜就足够观察月亮的相位了。

mathematics(数学)

  1. Singular(单数)mathematics(数学)specialized(专业)

    The number of times a number is multiplied by itself.

    幂；乘方

    • 2 to the fourth power is calculated as 2 multiplied by itself four times, resulting in 16.

      2的四次方是2乘以自己四次，结果是16。

    • 3 raised to the power of 4 is conventionally represented as 3⁴.

      3的4次方通常表示为3⁴。

片語 power 名詞

  • powers

    The legal or official right or capacity to do something.

    权力、职权、权势

    • You were acting beyond your powers when you agreed to give her a raise.

    你同意给她加薪时，已经超出了你的职权范围。

動詞

UK/paʊ.əʳ/
US/ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

定義 power 動詞

energy(能量)

  1. Transitive(及物动词)

    To supply a machine with the energy and capability to function.

    为…提供动力；驱动

    • Buses and trucks are generally propelled by diesel engines.

      公交车和卡车通常由柴油发动机驱动。

    • Because electricity is cheaper than gasoline, powering an electric vehicle is more cost-effective.

      因为电力比汽油便宜，所以为电动车提供动力更具成本效益。

    • This engine powers the ship.

      这个引擎为船只提供动力。

strength(力量)

  1. Intransitive(不及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)

    To proceed with significant force or vigor.

    增加力量；奋力行动

    • Midway through the race, she accelerated and took the lead, ultimately winning the championship.

      在比赛中途，她加速并取得领先，最终赢得了冠军。

    • He powered through the finish line.

      他奋力冲过终点线。

成語

  • More power to your elbow!

    An expression used to convey praise, admiration, and encouragement for someone’s accomplishments or courageous actions.

    加油！祝你成功！

    • "I heard you won the competition, that's fantastic!" "Thank you, I'll keep pushing forward." "More power to your elbow!"

    「我听说你赢得了比赛，太棒了！」「谢谢，我会继续努力的。」「加油！」

  • do someone a power of good

    to be exceptionally beneficial or advantageous for someone.

    对（某人）非常有益处

    • Taking a vacation and stepping away from work for a while would do you a power of good.

    休假并暂时远离工作会对你非常有益。

  • the powers that be

    Refers to important people or groups in positions of power or control.

    有权力的人士（多用复数）

    • We must wait for the decision of the powers that be before we can proceed with the project.

    我们必须等待掌权者的决定，才能继续进行这个项目。

  • the power behind the throne

    A person who wields significant influence or control from a hidden or unofficial position, often behind a formal leader or authority figure.

    幕后掌权者

    • Although he is just a consultant, everyone knows he's the power behind the throne.

    虽然他只是一个顾问，但大家都知道他才是幕后掌权的人。

  • more power to your elbow!

    An expression used to convey praise, admiration, and encouragement for someone's success or courageous actions.

    加油！祝你成功！

    • "I heard you completed the marathon, that's fantastic!" "Thank you! I trained really hard." "More power to your elbow! You can definitely do even better!"

    「我听说你完成了马拉松，太棒了！」「谢谢！我真的很努力训练。」「加油！你绝对可以做得更好！」

片語動詞 power

  • power (something) up

    To activate a device or system that requires energy, making it operational or ready for use.

    （使）开启；（使）充能；（使）准备就绪

    • Make sure you power the projector up before starting the presentation.

    在开始演示之前，请确保你已开启投影机。

  • power through (something)

    to persist in a determined and robust manner until the completion of something, notwithstanding challenges

    坚持到底；克服困难

    • Despite the challenges, he powered through the project.

    尽管面临挑战，他还是坚持完成了这个项目。