powerful

adjective

OPAL S

/ˈpaʊəfl/

/ˈpaʊərfl/

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(of people) being able to control and influence people and events synonym influential
- an incredibly powerful organization
- extremely/immensely/enormously powerful
- The US remains the most powerful nation in the world.
- She is still a powerful figure in the party.
- a rich and powerful man
- Fortunately we have some powerful allies.
- Over time these groups have grown more powerful.
- Europe has become increasingly powerful on the world stage.
Extra Examples
- locally powerful landowners
- He was the most powerful man in the country after the king.
- It is a country where religious leaders are often more powerful than politicians.
- This extremist movement has become increasingly powerful in recent years.
- Why are there still so few women in politically powerful positions?
- I felt powerful and in control.
- Lincoln proved too powerful for City.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- feel
- look
- …
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
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having great power or force; very effective
- a powerful engine
- a powerful voice
- a powerful telescope
- A huge and powerful storm is on track to hit Florida.
- I traded my computer in for a more powerful model.
- Capitalism is an immensely powerful force in modern society.
- Gene technology is a very powerful tool.
- Humour can be a powerful weapon.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- feel
- look
- …
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
See full entry
having a strong effect on your thoughts, feelings or body
- a powerful image/symbol/speech
- Nicotine is a powerful drug.
- Fear is a powerful emotion.
- Her background has had a powerful influence on her film-making.
- A successful prosecution would send a powerful message.
Extra Examples
- This is an enormously powerful idea.
- What makes these stories so powerful?
- There is a powerful argument for changing the law.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- feel
- look
- …
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
See full entry
(of a person or an animal) physically strong synonym muscular
- a powerful body
- a powerful athlete
- When she trots she covers ground like a powerful horse rather than a pony.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
verbs
- be
- feel
- look
- …
adverb
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
See full entry

单词	powerful
释义	powerful adjective OPAL S /ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊərfl/ jump to other results (of people) being able to control and influence people and events synonym influential an incredibly powerful organization extremely/immensely/enormously powerful The US remains the most powerful nation in the world. She is still a powerful figure in the party. a rich and powerful man Fortunately we have some powerful allies. Over time these groups have grown more powerful. Europe has become increasingly powerful on the world stage. Extra Examples locally powerful landowners He was the most powerful man in the country after the king. It is a country where religious leaders are often more powerful than politicians. This extremist movement has become increasingly powerful in recent years. Why are there still so few women in politically powerful positions? I felt powerful and in control. Lincoln proved too powerful for City. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be feel look … adverb extremely fairly very … See full entry having great power or force; very effective a powerful engine a powerful voice a powerful telescope A huge and powerful storm is on track to hit Florida. I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. Capitalism is an immensely powerful force in modern society. Gene technology is a very powerful tool. Humour can be a powerful weapon. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be feel look … adverb extremely fairly very … See full entry having a strong effect on your thoughts, feelings or body a powerful image/symbol/speech Nicotine is a powerful drug. Fear is a powerful emotion. Her background has had a powerful influence on her film-making. A successful prosecution would send a powerful message. Extra Examples This is an enormously powerful idea. What makes these stories so powerful? There is a powerful argument for changing the law. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be feel look … adverb extremely fairly very … See full entry (of a person or an animal) physically strong synonym muscular a powerful body a powerful athlete When she trots she covers ground like a powerful horse rather than a pony. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs be feel look … adverb extremely fairly very … See full entry
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