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单词 pulling power
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Definition of pulling power in English:

pulling power

noun ˈpʊlɪŋ ˌpaʊə
  • 1The capacity of something to exert a physical pull; the extent of this capacity.

  • 2The capacity to attract customers, supporters, etc.; allure, appeal, glamour, cachet.

  • 3British informal. The ability to attract a sexual partner.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal. From pulling + power.

 
 

Definition of pulling power in US English:

pulling power

nounˈpʊlɪŋ ˌpaʊə
  • 1The capacity of something to exert a physical pull; the extent of this capacity.

  • 2The capacity to attract customers, supporters, etc.; allure, appeal, glamour, cachet.

  • 3British informal. The ability to attract a sexual partner.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal. From pulling + power.

 
 
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