| 单词 | power |
| 释义 | noun | verb | adjective powerpower1 /ˈpaʊɚ/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1CONTROL [uncountable] the ability or right to control people or events: We all felt that the chairman had too much power.power over People should have more power over the decisions that affect their lives. The U.S. was clearly prepared to exercise its power. There should be more women in positions of power. The king had absolute power (=complete power). There has been a shift in the balance of power between the two countries. Stalin was a power-hungry dictator. → see also power struggle, power trip2GOVERNMENT [uncountable] social studies, politics the position of having political control of a country or government: in power He’s been in power now for eight years.come/rise to power When did Napoleon come to power? A new Cambodian government took power. The rebels seized power later that year (=got political control using military force). The party lost power in the last election. Many feared a return to power of the old regime. He used all his political power to get the law passed.3ENERGY [uncountable] a)science, physics energy that we get from oil, coal, the sun, etc. that can be used for making electricity or for making a machine, car, etc. work: It won’t work unless it’s plugged into a power source.nuclear/wind/solar etc. power You can’t rely strictly on solar power to move a car very far. The plane lost power almost immediately after taking off. The ship is sailing for Scotland under its own power (=without help from another machine, ship, etc.). → see also power outage b)the supply of electricity that is used in houses, factories, etc.: Make sure the power is turned off first. Did the power go out last night (=did the electricity supply stop)? Four million households lost power in the storm (=stopped having electricity). The power came back on at about 3 a.m.4RIGHT/AUTHORITY [countable, uncountable] the legal right or authority to do something: The bill would give the president new powers to declare war.the power to do something The general manager has the power to fire the coach.power over Local governments have little power over cable television companies. Congress has the legislative power but the president has a veto.5STRONG COUNTRY [countable] a country that is strong and important, or has a lot of military strength: China is now a major power in the world. The U.S. did not become a world power overnight (=a country that can influence events in any part of the world).an economic/political/military power Japan soon emerged as a leading economic power. Which countries should be allowed to be nuclear powers (=a country with nuclear weapons)?► see thesaurus at country1 → see also superpower6INFLUENCE [uncountable] the ability to influence people or give them strong feelings: power of Horton was fascinated by the power of dance.7FORCE [uncountable] the physical force or effect produced by something: The tornado’s power was terrifying.power of The power of the explosion rocked the house. The power of the cheetah’s long legs makes it a fast runner.8ABILITY [countable, uncountable] a natural or special ability to do something: She claims to have psychic powers.power of After the stroke, her father lost the power of speech.the power to do something Science has the power to change our lives.earning/purchasing/bargaining power (=the ability to earn money, buy things, etc.) The average worker’s purchasing power has declined.9COMPUTER [uncountable] computers the ability of a computer or computer system to operate quickly and effectively: The new model has increased computing power.10do everything in your power to do everything that you are able or allowed to do: Doctors are doing everything in their power to save him.11the powers that be informal the people who have important positions of authority and power, and whose decisions affect your life: The powers that be do not want this story to be known.12have it in/within your power to do something (also it is in/within your power to do something) used to say that you have the authority or ability to do something: I wish it was within my power to change the decision.13be in somebody’s power literary to be in a situation in which someone has complete control over you14MATH to the power of 3/4/5 etc. math if a number is increased to the power of three, four, five, etc., it is multiplied by itself three, four, five, etc. times15LENS [uncountable] the ability of the lenses of binoculars, telescopes, etc. to make things look bigger16air/sea power the planes or ships that a country has available to use in a war: The outcome will be decided by air power.17more power to somebody spoken used to say that you approve of what someone is trying to do, especially when you would not want to do it: If Patty’s willing to work on the weekend, more power to her.18be beyond/outside somebody’s power to do something to not have the authority or ability to do something: This decision is beyond the power of the lower courts.19the halls/corridors of power the places where important government decisions are made: As a politician, he had spent years in the halls of power in Washington.20the powers of good/evil/light/darkness spirits or magical forces that are believed to influence events in a good or evil way21the power behind the throne someone who is able to control and influence decisions made by a leader or someone in authority, often in a secret way22a power in the land old-fashioned someone or something that has a lot of power and influence in a country → see also balance of power, high-powered, low-powered, staying powerCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2verbshave power People who have power don’t always use it to help others.get/gain power Women were trying to gain power in a male-dominated world.come/rise to power (=get into a position where you have power) Hitler came to power in Germany in 1933.take/seize power The military seized power and is now controlling the country.use your power (also exercise/assert your power formal) Questions have been asked about the way the police exercised their power.wield power formal (=use power – used when someone has a lot of power) The Catholic Church still wields enormous power in some countries.lose power The head of the company lost power after the scandal was reported.return to power The Democrats returned to power with the election of Barack Obama.abuse your power (=use it to do bad things) Some of the prison guards abused their power.power lies/rests with somebody (=this person or group has the power) The real power lies with the military.adjectivesgreat/huge/enormous power The central banks have huge power.little power Most people feel they have little power over what happens in the country.real power The organization can make recommendations, but it has no real power.limited power The president has limited power.political/economic/military power New buildings are everywhere, a sign of the country’s growing economic power.absolute power (=total power, with no limits) Kings and queens had absolute power over their subjects.power + nounsa power struggle (=a situation in which groups or leaders try to get control) The country is locked in a power struggle between forces favoring change and those opposing change.somebody’s/something’s power base (=a group whose support makes a leader or party strong) A large part of the Republican Party’s power base is in the South. noun | verb | adjective powerpower2 ●●○ verb 1[transitive usually passive] to supply power to a vehicle or machine: The motor is powered by gasoline.2[intransitive + adv./prep.] to move quickly and with a lot of strength: power through/up/down Jones powered his way through the San Diego line of defense. → see also high-powered, low-powered, -poweredpower something ↔ up phrasal verb to make a machine start working: Never move a computer while it is powered up. noun | verb | adjective powerpower3 adjective 1controlled by a motor: Does this car have power windows?2power breakfast/lunch informal a business meeting that takes place at breakfast or lunch3a power tie/suit etc. a piece of clothing that makes you look important or confident4power dressing a way of dressing in which you choose the style of your clothes to make others think you are important and confident |
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