英语词汇“powerful”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	powerful
释义	Trends of powerful View usage for: powerful (paʊəʳfʊl) 1. adjective A powerful person or organization is able to control or influence people and events. You're a powerful man–people will listen to you. ...Russia and India, two large, powerful countries. ...Hong Kong's powerful business community. Synonyms: influential, dominant, controlling, commanding More Synonyms of powerful 2. See also all-powerful 3. adjective You say that someone's body is powerful when it is physically strong. Hans flexed his powerful muscles. It's such a big powerful dog. powerfully adverb [ADVERB with verb] He is described as a strong, powerfully-built man of 60. You can contract your muscles more powerfully by linking up your breathing to theexercise. 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A powerful machine or substance is effective because it is very strong. The more powerful the car the more difficult it is to handle. ...powerful computer systems. ...a powerful magnet. powerfully adverb [ADVERB adjective] The substance is powerfully addictive. 5. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A powerful smell is very strong. There was a powerful smell of garlic. ...tiny creamy flowers with a powerful scent. Synonyms: intoxicating, strong, heady More Synonyms of powerful powerfully adverb [ADVERB after verb] The railway station smelt powerfully of cats and drains. 6. adjective A powerful voice is loud and can be heard from a long way away. At that moment the housekeeper's powerful voice interrupted them, announcing a visitor. 7. adjective You describe a piece of writing, speech, or work of art as powerful when it has a strong effect on people's feelings or beliefs. ...Bleasdale's powerful 11-part drama about a corrupt city leader. ...one of the world's most powerful and moving operas, Verdi's 'Otello'. ...a powerful new style of dance-theatre. Synonyms: persuasive, convincing, effective, telling More Synonyms of powerful powerfully adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after verb] It's a play–painful, funny and powerfully acted. Synonyms: strongly, hard, vigorously, forcibly More Synonyms of powerful More Synonyms of powerful powerful in British English (ˈpaʊəfʊl) adjective 1. having great power, force, potency, or effect 2. extremely effective or efficient in action a powerful drug a powerful lens 3. dialect large or great a powerful amount of trouble adverb 4. dialect extremely; very he ran powerful fast Derived forms powerfully (ˈpowerfully) adverb powerfulness (ˈpowerfulness) noun powerful in American English (ˈpaʊərfəl) adjective 1. having much power; strong or influential adverb 2. Dialectal very Derived forms powerfully (ˈpowerfully) adverb powerfulness (ˈpowerfulness) noun Examples of 'powerful' in a sentence powerful These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content.Read more… His was a powerful voice against mass culling. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Powerful figures disliked being represented by a tarnished politician. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It can be a powerful recruiting tool. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It would render the rich and powerful unaccountable. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The change comes not from government but two forces more powerful: single women and technology. Times, Sunday Times (2016) YOU'RE behind the wheel of the most powerful all-American muscle car. The Sun (2016) We're in court for the final episode of this powerful drama. The Sun (2016) The key here was a new intelligence had entered the game: a powerful computer that didn’t think like us. Computing (2010) THE world's most powerful woman is on the canvas and the count has begun. The Sun (2016) And this powerful drama focuses on the tragic issue of knife crime. The Sun (2008) The reality of being with a powerful woman has a few problems for a man. Times, Sunday Times (2013) My emotions felt too strong and powerful. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Yet guilt and fear are such powerful forces that they may also deceive. Christianity Today (2000) Such powerful figures can often time their exits to go out on a high. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The new model also gets a more fuel efficient and powerful engine. The Sun (2012) The kit is a powerful and practical tool for open experimentation and play. The Sun (2015) Youth itself is the most powerful drug of all. Times, Sunday Times (2007) She takes on an arbitration dispute with its large powerful neighbour. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The fast system is powerful and automatic. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Your new love has a powerful singing voice. The Sun (2014) Some extremely powerful figures have pleaded with him to change his mind. The Sun (2010) He was too strong and powerful for us. The Sun (2015) Their immense wealth makes them a powerful force across society. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Football consistently makes some of the most powerful and effective men in the world look silly. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Her powerful figure may also be behind a new trend to bulk up rather than slim down. The Sun (2012) Some of them had equipment more powerful and efficient than the navy itself. Gavin Weightman SIGNOR MARCONI'S MAGIC BOX: The invention that sparked the radio revolution (2003) Each village has one or two important houses where the rich and powerful local dignitaries would have lived. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This is a really powerful car. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The mind or brain is a very, very powerful computer. O'Keeffe, John Your One Week Way to Mind-Fitness (1994) It's a good example of life being infinitely more powerful than drama. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The former most powerful woman in French fashion is on the phone. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In other languages powerful British English: powerful /ˈpaʊəfʊl/ ADJECTIVE A powerful person or organization is able to control or influence people and events. ...two large, powerful countries. American English: powerful Arabic: قَوِيّ Brazilian Portuguese: poderoso Chinese: 强大的 Croatian: moćan Czech: vlivný Danish: magtfuld Dutch: machtig European Spanish: poderoso Finnish: voimakas French: puissant German: mächtig Greek: ισχυρός Italian: potente Japanese: 強力な Korean: 강력한 Norwegian: mektig Polish: potężny European Portuguese: poderoso Romanian: puternic Russian: могущественный Latin American Spanish: poderoso Swedish: mäktig Thai: ที่มีอิทธิพล Turkish: güçlü Ukrainian: могутній Vietnamese: nhiều quyền lực Translate your text for free All related terms of 'powerful' all-powerful An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want . powerful ally If you describe someone as your ally , you mean that they help and support you, especially when other people are opposing you. powerful enemy If someone is your enemy , they are opposed to you and to what you think or do. powerful image An image is a picture of someone or something. powerful signal A signal is a gesture , sound, or action which is intended to give a particular message to the person who sees or hears it. powerful union A union is a workers ' organization which represents its members and which aims to improve things such as their working conditions and pay. powerful message The message that someone is trying to communicate , for example in a book or play, is the idea or point that they are trying to communicate. powerful position You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position . powerful reminder Something that serves as a reminder of another thing makes you think about the other thing. powerful antioxidant An antioxidant is a substance which slows down the damage that can be caused to other substances by the effects of oxygen . Foods which contain antioxidants are thought to be very good for you. Chinese translation of 'powerful' powerful (ˈpauəful) adj (= influential) [person, organization] 有影响(響)力的 (yǒu yǐngxiǎnglì de) (= physically strong) [person, body, animal] 强(強)健的 (qiángjiàn de) (= forceful) [blow, kick] 有力的 (yǒulì de) [engine, machine] 大功率的 (dà gōnglǜ de) [substance, cleaner, drug] 强(強)效的 (qiángxiào de) [smell] 浓(濃)的 (nóng de) [voice] 巨大的 (jùdà de) [argument, evidence] 令人信服的 (lìng rén xìnfú de) [writing, speech, work of art, performance] 有感染力的 (yǒu gǎnrǎnlì de) [emotion] 强(強)烈的 (qiángliè de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of influential Definition having great power or influence You're a powerful woman – people will listen to you. Synonyms influential one of the most influential books ever written dominant The dominant animals lead the herd. controlling commanding Right now you're in a very commanding position. supreme The group conspired to seize supreme power. prevailing individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion sovereign No contract can absolutely restrain a sovereign power. authoritative The first authoritative study was published in 1840. puissant skookum (Canadian) Opposites weak , ineffectual , powerless , impotent 2 (adjective) in the sense of strong Definition having great physical strength a big, powerful man Synonyms strong Around its summit, a strong wall had been built. strapping He was a bricklayer - a big, strapping fellow. mighty a mighty young athlete robust His robust physique counts for much in the modern game. vigorous He was a vigorous, handsome young man. potent The treatment is extremely potent, but can have unpleasant side-effects. energetic Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic. sturdy She was a short, sturdy woman in her early sixties. stalwart I was never in any danger with my stalwart bodyguard around me. Opposites weak , feeble , frail , debilitated , decrepit , delicate , effete , fragile , infirm , puny , sickly , unsteady , wasted , weakly , shaky 3 (adjective) in the sense of effective Definition extremely effective a powerful and fast-acting drug Synonyms effective Antibiotics are effective against this organism. hard I gave the chair a hard push and it toppled backwards. strong The evidence that such investment promotes growth is strong. Opposites weak , ineffective , inefficacious , useless 4 (adjective) in the sense of intoxicating tiny flowers with a powerful scent Synonyms intoxicating intoxicating liquor strong It's a good strong flavour, without being overpowering. heady heady with the smell of flowers and blossom. 5 (adjective) in the sense of loud He had a deep, powerful voice. Synonyms loud Suddenly there was a loud bang. booming The man had a large booming voice. resounding She got a resounding round of applause. sonorous `Doctor McKee?' the man called in an even, sonorous voice. stentorian He bellowed in a stentorian voice. Opposites weak , quiet , faint , feeble , soft , low , shaky , languid , unsteady , muffled , small 6 (adjective) in the sense of persuasive a powerful drama about a corrupt city leader Synonyms persuasive a persuasive argument against reform convincing Scientists say there is no convincing evidence for this theory. effective You can't make an effective argument if all you do is stridently voice your opinion. telling Someone's attitude to wait staff is a telling clue to their personality. moving striking She was a striking woman with long blonde hair. storming dramatic the film's dramatic special effects impressive The film's special effects are particularly impressive. compelling He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy. authoritative forceful This is a forceful argument for joining them. weighty forcible He is a forcible advocate for the arts. cogent He makes a cogent argument for a more egalitarian education system. effectual the most effectual means of preserving peace 7 (adjective) in the sense of intense in the grip of a powerful emotion Synonyms intense Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined. strong Having strong unrequited feelings for someone is hard. burning I had a burning ambition to become a journalist. keen a keen sense of loyalty violent his violent, almost pathological jealousy acute His back is arched as if in acute pain. overwhelming She felt an overwhelming desire to laugh out loud. consuming fierce Two climbers were trapped by a fierce storm. passionate He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace. irresistible It proved an irresistible temptation to go back. overpowering The desire for revenge can be overpowering. ardent an ardent lover fervent a fervent admirer of her work fervid Additional synonyms in the sense of acute His back is arched as if in acute pain. Synonyms sharp, shooting, powerful, violent, severe, intense, overwhelming, distressing, stabbing, cutting, fierce, piercing, racking, exquisite, poignant, harrowing, overpowering, shrill, excruciating in the sense of ardent Definition passionate an ardent lover Synonyms passionate, warm, spirited, intense, flaming, fierce, fiery, hot, fervent, impassioned, emotional, ablaze, lusty, vehement, amorous, hot-blooded, warm-blooded, fervid in the sense of authoritative Definition possessing authority The first authoritative study was published in 1840. Synonyms official, approved, sanctioned, legitimate, sovereign, authorized, commanding Synonyms of 'powerful' powerful Explore 'powerful' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of booming The man had a large booming voice. Synonyms loud, echoing, thundering, bellowing, resounding, deafening, strident, resonant, sonorous, stentorian in the sense of burning Definition intense I had a burning ambition to become a journalist. Synonyms intense, passionate, earnest, eager, frantic, frenzied, ardent, fervent, impassioned, zealous, vehement, all-consuming, fervid in the sense of cogent Definition forcefully convincing He makes a cogent argument for a more egalitarian education system. Synonyms convincing, strong, powerful, effective, compelling, urgent, influential, potent, irresistible, compulsive, forceful, conclusive, weighty, forcible in the sense of commanding Definition in a position or situation where success looks certain Right now you're in a very commanding position. Synonyms dominant, controlling, dominating, superior, decisive, advantageous, win-win in the sense of compelling Definition convincing He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy. Synonyms convincing, telling, powerful, forceful, conclusive, weighty, cogent, irrefutable in the sense of convincing Scientists say there is no convincing evidence for this theory. Synonyms persuasive, credible, conclusive, incontrovertible, telling, likely, powerful, impressive, probable, plausible, cogent, verisimilar in the sense of dominant Definition having control, authority, or influence The dominant animals lead the herd. Synonyms controlling, leading, ruling, commanding, supreme, governing, superior, presiding, authoritative, ascendant in the sense of dramatic Definition like a drama in suddenness or effectiveness the film's dramatic special effects Synonyms powerful, striking, imposing, stunning (informal), impressive, spectacular, effective, staggering, distinctive, memorable, vivid, jaw-dropping, breath-taking, gee-whizz (slang) in the sense of effectual Definition producing the intended result the most effectual means of preserving peace Synonyms effective, successful, efficient, powerful, useful, helpful, productive, potent, constructive, telling, fruitful, advantageous, forcible, serviceable, efficacious in the sense of energetic Definition having or showing energy and enthusiasm Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic. Synonyms lively, spirited, active, dynamic, vigorous, animated, brisk, tireless, bouncy, indefatigable, alive and kicking, zippy (informal), full of beans (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Additional synonyms in the sense of fervent Definition intensely sincere and passionate a fervent admirer of her work Synonyms ardent, earnest, enthusiastic, fervid, passionate, warm, excited, emotional, intense, flaming, eager, animated, fiery, ecstatic, devout, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, vehement, perfervid (literary) in the sense of fierce Definition intense or strong Two climbers were trapped by a fierce storm. Synonyms stormy, strong, powerful, violent, intense, raging, furious, howling, uncontrollable, boisterous, tumultuous, tempestuous, blustery, inclement in the sense of forceful Definition effective This is a forceful argument for joining them. Synonyms powerful, strong, convincing, effective, compelling, persuasive, weighty, pithy, cogent, telling in the sense of forcible Definition convincing or effective He is a forcible advocate for the arts. Synonyms compelling, strong, powerful, effective, active, impressive, efficient, valid, mighty, potent, energetic, forceful, weighty, cogent in the sense of hard Definition forceful I gave the chair a hard push and it toppled backwards. Synonyms forceful, strong, powerful, driving, heavy, sharp, violent, smart, tremendous, fierce, vigorous, hefty in the sense of heady Definition (of alcoholic drink, atmosphere, etc.) strongly affecting the physical senses heady with the smell of flowers and blossom. Synonyms intoxicating, strong, potent, inebriating, spirituous in the sense of impressive Definition capable of impressing, esp. by size, magnificence, or importance The film's special effects are particularly impressive. Synonyms grand, striking, splendid, good, great (informal), fine, affecting, powerful, exciting, wonderful, excellent, dramatic, outstanding, stirring, superb, first-class, marvellous (informal), terrific (informal), awesome, world-class, admirable, first-rate, crash-hot (Australian), forcible, gee-whizz (slang) in the sense of irresistible Definition not able to be resisted or refused It proved an irresistible temptation to go back. Synonyms overwhelming, compelling, overpowering, urgent, potent, imperative, compulsive, uncontrollable, overmastering in the sense of keen Definition intense or strong a keen sense of loyalty Synonyms earnest, fierce, intense, vehement, burning, flaming, consuming, eager, passionate, heightened, energetic, ardent, fanatical, fervent, impassioned, fervid in the sense of mighty Definition powerful or strong a mighty young athlete Synonyms powerful, strong, strapping, robust, hardy, vigorous, potent, sturdy, stout, forceful, stalwart, doughty, lusty, indomitable, manful, puissant Additional synonyms in the sense of overpowering The desire for revenge can be overpowering. Synonyms overwhelming, powerful, extreme, compelling, irresistible, breathtaking, compulsive, invincible, uncontrollable in the sense of overwhelming She felt an overwhelming desire to laugh out loud. Synonyms overpowering, strong, powerful, towering, vast, stunning, extreme, crushing, devastating, shattering, compelling, irresistible, breathtaking, compulsive, forceful, unbearable, uncontrollable in the sense of passionate Definition capable of or revealing intense emotion He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace. Synonyms emotional, excited, eager, enthusiastic, animated, strong, warm, wild, intense, flaming, fierce, frenzied, ardent, fervent, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, impulsive, vehement, impetuous, fervid in the sense of potent Definition highly effective The treatment is extremely potent, but can have unpleasant side-effects. Synonyms strong, powerful, mighty, vigorous, forceful, efficacious, puissant in the sense of prevailing Definition widespread individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion Synonyms widespread, general, established, popular, common, set, current, usual, ordinary, fashionable, in style, customary, prevalent, in vogue, preponderating, dominant, influential in the sense of resounding Definition echoing She got a resounding round of applause. Synonyms echoing, full, sounding, rich, ringing, powerful, booming, vibrant, reverberating, resonant, sonorous in the sense of robust Definition sturdily built His robust physique counts for much in the modern game. Synonyms strong, tough, powerful, athletic, well, sound, fit, healthy, strapping, hardy, rude, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), sturdy, hale (old-fashioned), stout, staunch, hearty, husky (informal), in good health, lusty, alive and kicking, fighting fit, sinewy, brawny, in fine fettle, thickset, fit as a fiddle (informal), able-bodied in the sense of skookum Definition strong or brave Synonyms powerful, influential, big, dominant, controlling, commanding, supreme, prevailing, sovereign, authoritative, puissant in the sense of sonorous Definition (of speech) using language that is unnecessarily complicated and difficult to understand `Doctor McKee?' the man called in an even, sonorous voice. Synonyms rich, deep, ringing, resonant, full, rounded, sounding, loud, resounding, plangent in the sense of sovereign Definition supreme in rank or authority No contract can absolutely restrain a sovereign power. Synonyms supreme, ruling, absolute, chief, royal, principal, dominant, imperial, unlimited, paramount, regal, predominant, monarchal, kingly or queenly Additional synonyms in the sense of stalwart Definition strong and sturdy I was never in any danger with my stalwart bodyguard around me. Synonyms strong, strapping, robust, athletic, vigorous, rugged (US, Canadian), manly, hefty (informal), muscular, sturdy, stout, husky (informal), beefy (informal), lusty, sinewy, brawny in the sense of stentorian Definition (of the voice) very loud He bellowed in a stentorian voice. Synonyms loud, powerful, booming, full, carrying, strong, ringing, thundering, resounding, blaring, strident, resonant, sonorous in the sense of strapping Definition tall, strong, and healthy-looking He was a bricklayer - a big, strapping fellow. Synonyms well-built, big, powerful, robust, hefty (informal), sturdy, stalwart, burly, husky (informal), hulking, beefy (informal), brawny, well set-up in the sense of striking Definition attracting attention She was a striking woman with long blonde hair. Synonyms impressive, dramatic, stunning (informal), wonderful, extraordinary, outstanding, astonishing, memorable, dazzling, noticeable, conspicuous, drop-dead (slang), out of the ordinary, forcible, jaw-dropping, eye-popping (informal), gee-whizz (slang) in the sense of sturdy Definition (of a person) healthy, strong, and unlikely to tire or become injured She was a short, sturdy woman in her early sixties. Synonyms robust, hardy, vigorous, powerful, athletic, muscular, swole (slang), hench (informal), stalwart, staunch, hearty, lusty, brawny, thickset in the sense of supreme Definition of highest status or power The group conspired to seize supreme power. Synonyms paramount, surpassing, superlative, prevailing, sovereign, predominant, incomparable, mother of all (informal), unsurpassed, matchless in the sense of telling Definition having a marked effect or impact Someone's attitude to wait staff is a telling clue to their personality. Synonyms effective, significant, considerable, marked, striking, powerful, solid, impressive, influential, decisive, potent, forceful, weighty, forcible, trenchant, effectual in the sense of vigorous Definition having physical or mental energy He was a vigorous, handsome young man. Synonyms strong, powerful, robust, sound, healthy, vital, lively, flourishing, hardy, hale (old-fashioned), hearty, lusty, virile, alive and kicking, red-blooded (informal), fighting fit, full of energy, full of beans (informal), hale and hearty, fit as a fiddle (informal) in the sense of violent Definition very intense his violent, almost pathological jealousy Synonyms passionate, intense, extreme, strong, wild, consuming, uncontrollable, vehement, unrestrained, tempestuous, ungovernable
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