| 单词 | power |
| 释义 | power —power /paʊər/ aep /paʊɚ/ noun (ABILITY) powers [plural]F0 abilities: » My mental powers aren't as good as they used to be.Thesaurus+: ↑Skill, talent and abilityC1 [U] a natural skill or an ability to do something: » He was so shocked by what happened to his parents that he lost the power of speech.» [+ to infinitive] The surgeon did everything in her power to save him.Thesaurus+: ↑Skill, talent and abilityWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind powernoun (CONTROL) B2 [U] ability to control people and events: » I've no power over him - he does what he wants to.» Once nicotine has you in its power, it's very difficult to stop smoking.» She has the power to charm any man she meets.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to controlC1 [U] the amount of political control a person or group has in a country: » Does the president have more power than the prime minister?» How long has the Conservative Party been in power?» The army seized power after five days of anti-government demonstrations.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to controlWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind powerWord Builder:–Nouns: power, superpower–Adjectives: powerful, overpowering, powerless–Verbs: power, empower, overpower–Adverbs: powerfullyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. come into/to/rise to power» Labour came to power with an enormous majority.-lu. devolve power» The government promised it would devolve power.-lu. hand over power» He decided to hand over power to his nephew.-lu. assume/hold/seize/take power» The army seized power in a coup late last night.-lu. sweep to power» The Democrats swept to power on a wave of optimism.-lu. wield power» He believed the unions wielded too much power.-lu. lose power» They lost power in the last election.-lu. exercise/use power» She exercised great power over her pupils.–Nouns-lu. the balance of power» The liberals hoped to hold the balance of power in the new administration.-lu. a position of power» Jean has risen to a position of power in her field.-lu. the corridors of power» The matter is being seriously discussed in western corridors of power.-lu. a power struggle» There was a power struggle between the Prime Minister and his Chancellor.–Types-lu. air/military power» If there is a war, US air power will prove crucial.-lu. economic/legislative/political power» These companies have huge economic power.-lu. a colonial power» Much of the country's trade is with France, the former colonial power.-lu. emergency powers» The president assumed emergency powers to evacuate people from the disaster zone.–Adjectives-lu. a big/major power» The world's major powers could work together to reduce third world debt.-lu. absolute/considerable/enormous power» He had enormous power over his staff.-lu. bargaining/purchasing power» The top league teams have the purchasing power to buy the top talent.–Prepositions-lu. be in power» The Conservatives were in power for much of the twentieth century.-lu. be in sb's power» It's not in my power to stop her.-lu. the power of sth» A great artist, she demonstrates the power of art to renew itself.-lu. have power over sb» His mother has great power over the whole family.–Phrases-lu. do everything in your power» Dennis is doing everything in his power to get fit.-lu. (all) power to sb» She said she would lose fifteen pounds and all power to her.-lu. more power to sb/sb's elbow» She could draw a huge audience and more power to her elbow.• • • Extra Examples:» After eight years in power, the government can no longer use the previous government's policy as an alibi for its own failure.» Until the constitution is amended, the power to appoint ministers will remain with the president.» Fair trade, say Oxfam, is about giving poor people power.» The army took control of the city after the president's fall from power.» Most modern kings and queens rule only in a formal way, without real power.noun (OFFICIAL RIGHT) F0 [U] an official or legal right to do something: » [+ to infinitive] I'd like to help but I don't have the power to intervene in this dispute.» It's not in your power to cancel the order.» I can't give you a refund - I'm afraid it's not within my power.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionspowers [plural]F0 authority: » You were acting beyond your powers when you agreed to give her a pay rise.» Visitors to the city are respectfully reminded of the council's powers to remove illegally parked vehicles.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to controlWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind power• • • Extra Examples:» Since the government limited their powers, the unions are no longer a force to be reckoned with .» I'll do everything within my power as a lawyer to achieve justice for you.» The power to sack employees resides in the Board of Directors.» He has been vested with the power to implement whatever changes he sees fit.» They have the power to say yes or no to big investment projects.noun [C] (PERSON WITH CONTROL) ► C1 a person, organization, or country that has control over others, often because of wealth, importance, or great military strength: » Spain was an important military power in the 16th century.» Germany is on its way to becoming a world power with a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.» She is an increasingly important power in the company.Thesaurus+: ↑People in charge of or controlling other people , ↑Bosses, managers and directorsWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind power• • • Extra Examples:» a dominant military power» This country would never submit to living under the heel of a foreign power.» an imperialist power» The major powers have said they will not send in ground troops .» It's up to the powers that be to decide what should be done next.noun [S] SPECIALIZED (MATHEMATICS) ► F0 the number of times that a number is to be multiplied by itself: » 2 to the fourth power is 2 times 2 times 2 times 2, which equals 16.» 3 to the power 4 is usually written as 34.Thesaurus+: ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division , ↑Calculations and calculatingWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind powernoun [U] (ELECTRICITY) ► B1 electricity, especially when considering its use or production: » You should disconnect the power before attempting to repair electrical equipment.» Our building lost power (= the electricity was stopped) during the storm.» power cables/linesThesaurus+: ↑Electricity and electronicsWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind powerCollocations:–Verbs-lu. generate/produce power» This station generates power for the whole region.-lu. provide/supply power» Power for the lighting is supplied by a generator.-lu. lose power» Thousands of Chicago customers lost electric power because of the storm-lu. restore power» Engineers are working to restore the power.-lu. switch off/turn off the power» Turn off the power before starting to repair the machine.-lu. harness power» We are harnessing the power of the waves.–Types-lu. hydroelectric/nuclear/solar/wind power» Much of our energy comes from nuclear power.–Adjectives-lu. full/reduced power» I put the microwave on at full power.–Nouns-lu. a power cable/line» They are trying to reconnect severed power cables.-lu. a power generator/plant/station» The idea is to cut power station emissions.-lu. a power supply» The space station lost half its power supply after a collision.-lu. a power cut /outage /failure» I keep a supply of candles to use in power cuts.–Prepositions-lu. be without power» The typhoon left millions of people without power.• • • Extra Examples:» Most of the data on the hard drive was corrupted by the power cut.» Solar power is the conversion of the sun's energy into heat and electricity.» The storm has affected power lines all over the region.» a hydroelectric power station» a nuclear power plantnoun [U] (ENERGY) ► F0 the rate at which energy is used, or the ability to produce energy: » The ship was only slightly damaged in the collision and was able to sail into port under its own power.» SPECIALIZED The power rating of my amplifier is 40 watts per channel.Thesaurus+: ↑Energy, force and power , ↑Power and intensityWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind powernoun [U] (IMAGE SIZE) ► F0 the amount by which an image is increased by a device used for seeing things that are very small or a long distance away: » What's the magnification power of your binoculars?» You'll need a very high-power microscope to see something as small as that.» A low-power telescope is enough if you only want to look at the moon.Thesaurus+: ↑Optics, microscopy and lasers , ↑Eyesight, glasses and lensesWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind powernoun [U] (STRENGTH) ► C1 strength: » Our car doesn't have enough power to tow a trailer.» Weightlifters have tremendous power in their arms and legs.» Scientists are working to harness the power of the atom.» The economic power of many Asian countries has grown dramatically in recent years.Thesaurus+: ↑Power to controlWord partners for power (CONTROL)• ♯come into/♯rise to power• ♯assume/♯seize/♯take power• ♯devolve/♯hand over power• ♯considerable/♯enormous power• a ♯position of power• a power ♯struggle• have power ♯over sb• be ♯in powerWord partners for power (ELECTRICITY)• ♯lose/♯restore power• ♯switch off/♯turn off the power• a power ♯cable/♯line/♯supply• be ♯without powerWord partners for power (ENERGY)• ♯generate/♯produce/♯provide/♯supply power• ♯harness power• ♯nuclear/♯solar/♯wind power• • • Extra Examples:» The pictures were an eloquent reminder of the power of the volcano.» The Kon-Tiki sailed across the Pacific Ocean propelled by wind power.» I was so terrified I seemed to lose all the power from my legs.» It is astonishing to see the sheer power of this extraordinary athlete.» The power of her religious faith is clear for all to see.» We were struck by the power of the dancers' performances.verb [I usually + adv/prep] (STRENGTH) ↑Verb Endings for power ► F0 to act with great strength or in a forceful way: » Halfway through, she powered into the lead and went on to win the race.Thesaurus+: ↑Moving quicklyWord Builder:–Nouns: power, superpower–Adjectives: powerful, overpowering, powerless–Verbs: power, empower, overpower–Adverbs: powerfullyverb [T] (ENERGY) ↑Verb Endings for power ► F0 to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate: » Buses and trucks are usually powered by diesel engines.» In the future electricity will be used to power road vehicles.Thesaurus+: ↑Machinery and machines , ↑Household equipment and domestic choresThesaurus+: ↑Fuels , ↑Petroleum products especially when used as fuel |
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