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power

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈpaʊə(r)/
/ˈpaʊər/
Idioms
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    control操纵

  1.  
     [uncountable] the ability to control people or things控制力；影响力；操纵力
    • power to do something He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us.他掌握着我们的命运，可以把我们搞得狼狈不堪。
    • Religion is losing its power to shape our behaviour.宗教正在失去塑造我们行为的力量。
    • power over somebody/something The aim is to give people more power over their own lives.目的是让人们更能主宰自己的生活。
    • The government wields enormous power over the economy.政府对经济拥有巨大的权力。
    • in your power She had him completely in her power (= was able to do what she liked with him).她完全控制了他。
    • In those days the king exercised real political power.在那些日子里，国王行使真正的政治权力。
    Extra Examples
    • He sits on the board but has no executive power.他是董事会的成员，但他没有执行权力。
    • The company was too small to hold two such power-hungry men.公司太小了，容不下两个如此嗜权的人。
    • They held us in their power.他们控制着我们。
    • the father's position of power and influence in the home父亲在家中的支配地位与影响力
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • absolute
    • ultimate
    • considerable
    • …
    verb + power
    • come to
    • rise to
    • assume
    • …
    power + verb
    • be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
    • flow from somebody/​something
    • lie with somebody/​something
    • …
    power + noun
    • struggle
    • relations
    • structure
    • …
    preposition
    • in power
    • in somebody’s power
    • power of
    • …
    phrases
    • abuse of power
    • the balance of power
    • a bid for power
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
     [uncountable] political control of a country or an area统治；政权
    • Hitler seized power in Germany in 1933.希特勒于1933年在德国夺取政权。
    • The following year he took power in a military coup.第二年，他通过军事政变掌权。
    • Labour won two elections in 1974, but lost power in 1979.工党在1974年赢得了两次选举，但在1979年失去了权力。
    • in power The present regime has been in power for two years.现政权已经执政两年了。
    • The party came to power at the last election.这个政党是在上次大选中当选执政的。
    • They are hoping to return to power.他们希望重掌政权。
    • a power struggle between rival factions within the party党内对立派别之间的权力斗争
    Collocations PoliticsPolitics政治Power权力
    • create/​form/​be the leader of a political party创建／组建／领导政党
    • gain/​take/​win/​lose/​regain control of Congress获得／失去／夺回对国会的控制权
    • start/​spark/​lead/​be on the brink of a revolution发起／引发／领导一场革命；革命一触即发
    • be engaged/​locked in an internal power struggle参与／陷入内部权力斗争
    • lead/​form a rival/​breakaway faction领导／组建反对派／分裂派
    • seize/​take control of the government/​power夺取／接手对政府／政权的控制权
    • bring down/​overthrow/​topple the government/​president/​regime推翻政府／总统／政权
    • abolish/​overthrow/​restore the monarchy废除／推翻／恢复君主制
    • establish/​install a military dictatorship/​a stable government建立军事独裁／稳定的政府
    • be forced/​removed/​driven from office/​power被迫离职／下台；被免职／赶下台
    • resign/​step down as party leader/​an MP/​president/​prime minister辞去政党领袖／议员／总统／总理的职位
    • enter/​retire from/​return to political life开始／退出／重回政治生涯
    Political debate政治辩论
    • spark/​provoke a heated/​hot/​intense/​lively debate引发激烈的辩论
    • engage in/​participate in/​contribute to (the) political/​public debate (on/​over something)参与（关于某事的）政治／公开辩论
    • get involved in/​feel excluded from the political process参与／感觉被排挤出政治进程
    • launch/​start/​lead/​spearhead a campaign/​movement发起／领导一场运动
    • join/​be linked with the peace/​anti-war/​feminist/​civil rights movement参与和平／反战／女权／民权运动；与和平／反战／女权／民权运动有联系
    • criticize/​speak out against/​challenge/​support the government批评／公开反对／质疑／支持政府
    • lobby/​put pressure on the government (to do something)游说／施压于政府（去做某事）
    • come under fire/​pressure from opposition parties受到来自反对党的抨击／压力
    Policy政策
    • call for/​demand/​propose/​push for/​advocate democratic/​political/​land reform(s)呼吁／强烈要求／提议／敦促／倡导民主／政治／土地改革
    • formulate/​implement domestic economic policy制定／执行国内经济政策
    • change/​influence/​shape/​have an impact on government/​economic/​public policy改变／影响政府／经济／公共政策
    • be consistent with/​be in line with/​go against/​be opposed to government policy符合／违背政府政策
    • reform/​restructure/​modernize the tax system改革／重组／革新税收制度
    • privatize/​improve/​deliver/​make cuts in public services私有化／改善／提供／削减公共服务
    • invest (heavily) in/​spend something on schools/​education/​public services/(the) infrastructure在学校／教育／公共服务／基础设施上投入（大量）资金
    • nationalize the banks/​the oil industry使银行／石油产业国有化
    • promise/​propose/​deliver/​give ($80 billion in/​significant/​substantial/​massive) tax cuts承诺／提议／兑现／实行（800 亿美元／大幅度的）减税
    • a/​the budget is approved/ (especially North American English) passed by parliament/​congress预算经议会／国会通过
    Making laws制定法律
    • have a majority in/​have seats in Parliament/​Congress/​the Senate在议会／国会／参议院中占多数席位／占有席位
    • propose/​sponsor a bill/​legislation/​a resolution提交议案／法规／决议
    • introduce/​bring in/​draw up/​draft/​adopt/​pass a bill/​a law/​legislation/​measures推出／提出／拟定／起草／采用／通过议案／法律／法规／措施
    • amend/​repeal an act/​a law/​legislation修正／废除法案／法律／法规
    • veto/​vote against/​oppose a bill/​legislation/​a measure/​a proposal/​a resolution否决／投票反对／反对议案／法规／措施／提议／决议
    • get/​require/​be decided by a majority vote获得／需要多数票；由多数票决定
    see also balance of power
    Extra Examples
    • The Crown prince assumed power in his father's place.王储取代父王登上了王位。
    • People say that the First Lady is the power behind the throne.人们说第一夫人是幕后的操控者。
    • The emperor held no real power.这位皇帝没有掌握实权。
    • The real legislative power still rests with the lower chamber.真正的立法权仍然在下议院手中。
    • The war brought about a shift in the balance of power.那场战争使势力的均衡发生了转变。
    • They fell from power in 1992.他们 1992 年下台了。
    • They held power for 18 years.他们掌权 18 年。
    • the transfer of power from a military to a civilian government权力由军政府向文官政府的转移
    • He seized power in a military coup.他在军事政变中夺取了政权。
    • The Emperor had absolute power over all his subjects.皇帝对所有的臣民拥有绝对权力。
    Topics Politicsa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • absolute
    • ultimate
    • considerable
    • …
    verb + power
    • come to
    • rise to
    • assume
    • …
    power + verb
    • be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
    • flow from somebody/​something
    • lie with somebody/​something
    • …
    power + noun
    • struggle
    • relations
    • structure
    • …
    preposition
    • in power
    • in somebody’s power
    • power of
    • …
    phrases
    • abuse of power
    • the balance of power
    • a bid for power
    • …
    See full entry
    3.

    energy能量

  3.  
     [uncountable] energy that can be collected and used to operate a machine, to make electricity, etc.能；能量；动力
    • nuclear/wind/solar power核能；风能；太阳能
    • engine power发动机的功率
    • wave power波动能
    • They used these streams to generate power for the mill.他们利用这些溪流为工厂发电。
    • Solar power generation is greatly affected by cloud cover.太阳能发电受云层影响很大。
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    see also horsepower
    Extra Examples
    • The generator supplies power for lighting,发电机提供照明用电。
    • The plane was still climbing at full power.飞机仍然以最大功率向上爬升。
    • The transmitter is operating on reduced power.发报机正在功率不足的情况下运转。
    • This wheel provides the power to the cutting machine.这个轮子为剪切机提供动力。
    • Wind power is used to drive the machinery.机器用风力驱动。
    • The cost of solar power is falling all the time.太阳能的成本一直在下降。
    Topics The environmenta2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • full
    • reduced
    • electric
    • …
    verb + power
    • generate
    • produce
    • provide (somebody/​something with)
    • …
    power + verb
    • drive something
    • run something
    • go off
    • …
    power + noun
    • cable
    • grid
    • line
    • …
    preposition
    • power for
    phrases
    • a source of power
    See full entry
  4.  
     [uncountable] the public supply of electricity电力供应
    • They've switched off the power.他们关掉了电源。
    • She was in the elevator when the power went off.她在电梯里时停电了。
    • The country's power supply is stretched to the limit.这个国家的电力供应已经到了极限。
    • the national power grid国家输电网
    • a power failure停电
    • (also especially North American English) a power outage停电期间
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • full
    • reduced
    • electric
    • …
    verb + power
    • generate
    • produce
    • provide (somebody/​something with)
    • …
    power + verb
    • drive something
    • run something
    • go off
    • …
    power + noun
    • cable
    • grid
    • line
    • …
    preposition
    • power for
    phrases
    • a source of power
    See full entry
  5.  
     [uncountable] the quality of having great power or force, or of being very effective力；力量；能量
    • The ship was helpless against the power of the storm.那艘船只能任凭强大的暴风雨肆虐。
    • They were impressed by the power of her arguments.他们对她的论点的力量印象深刻。
    • Researchers are harnessing the power of computer modelling to find solutions to these challenges.研究人员正在利用计算机建模的力量来寻找这些挑战的解决方案。
    • It was a performance of great power.那是巨大能量的作用。
    see also firepower, staying power
    Extra Examples
    • He wants to change the world through the power of prayer.他想通过祈祷的力量改变世界。
    • the destructive power of a hurricane飓风的破坏力
    • the healing power of sleep睡眠的治疗作用
    • the raw power of their music他们音乐的原生力量
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • awesome
    • great
    • real
    • …
    See full entry
  6.  
     [uncountable] physical strength used in action; physical strength that somebody possesses and might use（身体的）力量；体力
    • with power He hit the ball with as much power as he could.他用尽全力击球。
    • the sheer physical power of the man那个男人惊人的体力
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • awesome
    • great
    • real
    • …
    See full entry
    7.

    ability能力

  7.  
     [uncountable] (in people人的) the ability or opportunity to do something能力；机会
    • in your power I will do everything in my power to help you.我将尽全力帮助你。
    • within your power It is not within my power (= I am unable) to help you.我是爱莫能助啊。
    Extra Examples
    • He did everything in his power to find us somewhere to live.他尽全力为我们找住处。
    • a task still beyond any computer's power计算机仍无能力完成的任务
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • air
    • combat
    • military
    • …
    verb + power
    • have
    • possess
    • use
    • …
    preposition
    • beyond somebody/​something’s power
    • in somebody’s power
    • within somebody’s power
    • …
    phrases
    • at the height of your powers
    • at the peak of your powers
    • at the zenith of your powers
    • …
    See full entry
  8.  
     [uncountable]
    (also powers [plural])
    a particular ability of the body or mind（身体、心智的）某种能力
    • Spiderman uses his powers to fight crime.蜘蛛侠用他的力量打击犯罪。
    • power of something He had lost the power of speech.他丧失了语言能力。
    • The drug may affect your powers of concentration.这种药可能会影响你的注意力集中。
    • He had to use all his powers of persuasion.他只好使出说服人的全部本领。
    Extra Examples
    • a tribute to his powers as a teacher他授课能力的证明
    • her powers of observation她的观察力
    • Sufferers of the disease have failing mental powers and poor memories.这种疾病的患者智力衰退，记忆力差。
    • They believe he has supernatural powers.他们相信他有超自然力。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • air
    • combat
    • military
    • …
    verb + power
    • have
    • possess
    • use
    • …
    preposition
    • beyond somebody/​something’s power
    • in somebody’s power
    • within somebody’s power
    • …
    phrases
    • at the height of your powers
    • at the peak of your powers
    • at the zenith of your powers
    • …
    See full entry
  9. powers
     [plural] all the abilities of a person’s body or mind（全部）体力，智力
    • At 26, he is at the height of his powers and ranked fourth in the world.26 岁时，他处于巅峰状态，排名世界第四。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • air
    • combat
    • military
    • …
    verb + power
    • have
    • possess
    • use
    • …
    preposition
    • beyond somebody/​something’s power
    • in somebody’s power
    • within somebody’s power
    • …
    phrases
    • at the height of your powers
    • at the peak of your powers
    • at the zenith of your powers
    • …
    See full entry
    10.

    authority权威

  10.  
     [countable, usually plural, uncountable] the right or authority of a person or group to do something权力；职权；权势
    • The powers of the police must be clearly defined.警察的职权必须明确界定。
    • The court can only exercise powers granted to it by statute.法院只能行使法律赋予的权力。
    • City rulers abused their power by using public funds for private purposes.城市统治者滥用权力，将公共资金用于私人目的。
    • This sort of abuse of power is unacceptable.这种滥用权力的行为是不能接受的。
    • power to do something The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals.国务卿有权批准这些提案。
    • power of something The president has the power of veto over all new legislation.总统有权否决一切新法规。
    • Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters.身穿防暴服的警察根据《公共秩序法》行使权力，驱赶300名抗议者。
    see also power of attorney
    Extra Examples
    • The court has no power to order a psychiatric examination of the child's parents.法院无权要求对孩子的父母进行精神病检查。
    • The government has limited legal powers over television.按照法律，政府对电视的控制权是有限的。
    • The new law delegates many of these powers to school governors.新法律将这些权力中的许多项赋予学校董事。
    • certain powers that were granted to the government给予政府的某些权力
    • Some states delegate police power to municipalities.一些州把警察权力交给市政当局。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • absolute
    • ultimate
    • considerable
    • …
    verb + power
    • come to
    • rise to
    • assume
    • …
    power + verb
    • be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
    • flow from somebody/​something
    • lie with somebody/​something
    • …
    power + noun
    • struggle
    • relations
    • structure
    • …
    preposition
    • in power
    • in somebody’s power
    • power of
    • …
    phrases
    • abuse of power
    • the balance of power
    • a bid for power
    • …
    See full entry
    11.

    country国家

  11.  
     [countable] a country with a lot of influence in world affairs, or with great military strength有影响力的大国；军事强国
    • He transformed a backward country into a world power.他把一个落后国家改造成世界强国。
    • major European powers such as France and Germany法国和德国等主要的欧洲强国
    • China is growing as an economic power.中国作为一个经济强国正在成长。
    • The influence of the former colonial power is still very much in evidence.前殖民国家的影响仍然非常明显。
    see also superpowerTopics Politicsb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    • major
    • world
    • …
    See full entry
    12.

    influence影响

  12.  
     [uncountable] (in compounds构成复合词) strength or influence in a particular area of activity某方面的力量（或影响）；实力
    • These companies have enormous economic power. 这些公司拥有巨大的经济实力。
    • the exercise of military power军事权力的行使
    • air/sea power (= military strength in the air/at sea)空中／海上军事力量
    • The purchasing power of today's youth is higher than ever.当今年轻人的购买力比以往任何时候都高。
    • Several years ago, computer processing power was considerably less than it is now.几年前，计算机的处理能力远不如现在。
    • The country's dominance was assured by its technological and military power.该国的技术和军事实力确保了它的主导地位。
    see also bargaining power, hard power, soft power
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • air
    • combat
    • military
    • …
    verb + power
    • have
    • possess
    • use
    • …
    preposition
    • beyond somebody/​something’s power
    • in somebody’s power
    • within somebody’s power
    • …
    phrases
    • at the height of your powers
    • at the peak of your powers
    • at the zenith of your powers
    • …
    See full entry
  13.  
     [uncountable] the influence of a particular thing or group within society（某事物或社会集团的）影响力，势力
    • Hollywood star power好莱坞明星的力量
    • Parent power has helped save the school from closure.家长的力量帮助学校免于关闭。
    • power of something the power of the media媒体的影响力
    • Values are distorted by the power of advertising.价值观被广告的力量扭曲了。
    see also Black Power, girl power, people power
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • air
    • combat
    • military
    • …
    verb + power
    • have
    • possess
    • use
    • …
    preposition
    • beyond somebody/​something’s power
    • in somebody’s power
    • within somebody’s power
    • …
    phrases
    • at the height of your powers
    • at the peak of your powers
    • at the zenith of your powers
    • …
    See full entry
    14.

    mathematics数学

  14. [countable, usually singular] the number of times that an amount is to be multiplied by itself乘方；幂
    • to the power of something 4 to the power of 3 is 43 (= 4 × 4 × 4 = 64).4 的 3 次方是 43。
    Topics Maths and measurementc2

    15. of lens透镜

  15. [uncountable] the amount by which a lens can make objects appear larger放大倍数；放大率
    • the power of a microscope/telescope显微镜／望远镜的放大率
    16.

    good/evil spirit善良的／邪恶的精灵

  16. [countable] a good or evil spirit that controls the lives of others正义（或邪恶）力量
    • the powers of darkness (= the forces of evil)黑暗势力
    • She believed in the existence of a benevolent power.她相信有大慈大悲的神仙。
    • belief in a higher power相信更高一层的权力
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • absolute
    • ultimate
    • considerable
    • …
    verb + power
    • come to
    • rise to
    • assume
    • …
    power + verb
    • be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something)
    • flow from somebody/​something
    • lie with somebody/​something
    • …
    power + noun
    • struggle
    • relations
    • structure
    • …
    preposition
    • in power
    • in somebody’s power
    • power of
    • …
    phrases
    • abuse of power
    • the balance of power
    • a bid for power
    • …
    See full entry
    17. Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French poeir, from an alteration of Latin posse ‘be able’.
see also flower power
Idioms
the corridors of power
  1. (sometimes humorous) the higher levels of government, where important decisions are made权力走廊（高层政治决策机构）
    • She had considerable influence in the corridors of power.她在权力走廊相当有影响力。
    • She was a minister with considerable influence in the corridors of power.她曾是一位对政府决策有相当影响力的部长。
do somebody a power of good
  1. (old-fashioned, informal) to be very good for somebody’s physical or mental health对身心大为有益
    • A break would do us all a power of good.休息一下对我们大家都有好处。
more power to somebody’s elbow
  1. (British English, old-fashioned, informal) used to encourage somebody or express support for their actions（表示支持或鼓励）再加把劲，加油，祝…成功
the (real) power behind the throne
  1. the person who really controls an organization, a country, etc. in contrast to the person who is legally in charge太上皇；幕后操纵者
    • The president’s wife was suspected of being the real power behind the throne.总统夫人有充当幕后掌权者之嫌。
the powers that be
  1. (often ironic) the people who control an organization, a country, etc.当权派；权力集团
    • The powers that be are still trying to decide what should be done.当权者仍在试图决定应该做什么。
sweep (somebody) to power
  1. to win an election by a large number of votes; to make somebody win an election with a large number of votes（使某人）以压倒性优势在选举中获胜

power

verb
 
/ˈpaʊə(r)/
/ˈpaʊər/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they power
/ˈpaʊə(r)/
/ˈpaʊər/
he / she / it powers
/ˈpaʊəz/
/ˈpaʊərz/
past simple powered
/ˈpaʊəd/
/ˈpaʊərd/
past participle powered
/ˈpaʊəd/
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-ing form powering
/ˈpaʊərɪŋ/
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Phrasal Verbs
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    supply energy提供动力

  1.  
     [transitive, usually passive] to supply a machine or vehicle with the energy that makes it work驱动，推动（机器或车辆）
    • be powered (by something) The aircraft is powered by a jet engine.这架飞机由喷气发动机驱动。
    • The mill’s machinery is powered by waterwheels.这家工厂的机器是由水轮驱动的。
    • power something The plant generates enough energy to power a town of 6 000 people.这座工厂产生的能量足以为一个6 000人的城镇供电。
    2.

    move quickly快速移动

  2. [intransitive, transitive] to move or move something very quickly and with great power in a particular direction（使）迅猛移动，快速前进
    • + adv./prep. He powered through the water.他在水中迅速游动。
    • power something + adv./prep. She powered her way into the lead.她迅速用力冲到最前面。
    • He powered his header past the goalie.他用力把球顶过了守门员。
    3. Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French poeir, from an alteration of Latin posse ‘be able’.
IELTS BNC: 225 COCA: 271
power

noun¹

 1authority/control權力；控制ADJECTIVE | VERB + POWER | POWER + VERB | POWER + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤absolute, ultimate絕對／最高權力▸➤considerable, enormous, tremendous相當大的權力；巨大的影響力▸➤real真正的權力◇The emperor held no real power.這位皇帝沒有掌握實權。➤limited有限的權力▸➤arbitrary專斷的權力▸➤economic, legal, legislative, political經濟力量；法律的力量；立法權；政治力量▸➤corporate公司權力▸➤executive行政權力◇He sits on the board but has no executive power.他是董事會成員，但沒有行政權力。➤veto否決權▸➤popular民眾的力量▸➤secular世俗權力▸➤federal聯邦政府的權力▸➤imperial皇權▸➤higher更高的權力◇belief in a higher power相信更高一層的權力VERB + POWER➤come to, rise to上台◇When did this government come to power?本屆政府是何時上台執政的？➤assume, gain, get, seize, take開始掌權；奪權；取得權力◇The prince assumed power in his father's place.王子取代父王登上了王位。➤return to重新掌權▸➤restore sb to, return sb to恢復某人的權力▸➤have, hold有權力；掌權◇The court has no power to order a psychiatric examination of the child's parents.法院無權要求對孩子的父母進行精神病檢查。◇They held power for 18 years.他們掌權 18 年。➤share共掌權力▸➤exercise, use, wield行使權力；掌控權力▸➤demonstrate, show顯示權力▸➤abuse濫用權力▸➤confer, give sb, grant sb賦予權力；給予某人權力◇certain powers that were granted to the government給予政府的某些權力➤limit限制權力▸➤lack缺乏權力▸➤fall from, lose喪失權力；失勢◇They fell from power in 1992.他們 1992 年下台了。➤give up, relinquish, renounce放棄權力▸➤delegate, devolve (especially BrE) 下放／移交權力◇Some states delegate police power to municipalities.一些州把警察權力交給市政當局。POWER + VERB➤be concentrated in (the hands of sb/sth), flow from sb/sth, lie with sb/sth, rest with sb/sth權力集中（在⋯之手）；權力屬於⋯◇The real legislative power still rests with the lower chamber.真正的立法權仍然在下議院手中。POWER + NOUN➤struggle權力鬥爭◇Who will get the upper hand in this power struggle?誰會在這一權力鬥爭中佔上風？➤relations, structure權力關係／結構▸➤base權力基礎◇The party's power base is in the industrial north of the country.該政黨的權力基礎在該國北部的工業區。➤broker權力掮客PREPOSITION➤in power掌權◇the party in power執政黨➤in sb's power由某人控制◇They held us in their power.他們控制着我們。➤power of⋯的權力◇the power of veto否決權➤power over對⋯的控制力◇The government has limited legal powers over television.按照法律，政府對電視的控制權是有限的。PHRASES➤abuse of power濫用職權➤the balance of power均勢◇The war brought about a shift in the balance of power.戰爭改變了權力均衡的局面。➤a bid for power權力之爭➤the exercise of power權力的行使▸➤a position of power支配地位◇the father's position of power and influence in the home父親在家中的支配地位與影響力➤the power behind the throne (= the person who is really in control) 幕後指揮者◇People say that the First Lady is the power behind the throne.人們說第一夫人是幕後的操控者。➤a transfer of power權力的移交◇the transfer of power from a military to a civilian government權力由軍政府向文官政府的轉移
power

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 2ability to do sth能力ADJECTIVE | VERB + POWER | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤air, combat, military, naval, sea (especially BrE) 空軍力量；軍事力量；海軍實力；海上力量◇an increase in China's air power中國空軍力量的增長➤fire火力◇weapons with enormous fire power火力強大的武器➤bargaining談判能力▸➤computing, processing計算／處理能力▸➤healing治療作用◇the healing power of sleep睡眠的治療作用➤buying, earning, purchasing購買力；賺錢的本領▸➤staying持久力◇Having served in four governments, he has the greatest staying power of any politician today.他在 4 屆政府中任職，是現今最有持久力的政界人士。➤special特別權力▸➤magic, magical, mystical, psychic, supernatural魔力；神秘的力量；超自然力◇They believe he has supernatural powers.他們相信他有超自然力。VERB + POWER➤have, possess有作用▸➤use使用能源▸➤develop逐漸形成本領▸➤increase, limit, reduce增加／限制／降低作用▸➤lack缺乏力量▸➤lose失去作用◇Religion is rapidly losing its power to shape our lives.宗教正在迅速喪失對我們生活狀態的影響力。➤underestimate低估能力◇Don't underestimate my powers of persuasion.不要小看我的說服能力。PREPOSITION➤beyond sb/sth's power超出⋯的能力◇a task still beyond any computer's power計算機仍無能力完成的任務➤in sb's power, within sb's power在某人的能力以內◇I'm afraid it's not within my power to help you.恐怕我無力幫助你。➤through the power of通過⋯的力量◇He wants to change the world through the power of prayer.他想通過祈禱的力量改變世界。➤powers as作為⋯的技能◇a tribute to his powers as a teacher他授課能力的證明➤power of⋯的能力◇her powers of observation她的觀察力◇I lost my power of speech for a while after the accident.事故發生後有一段時間我無法說話。PHRASES➤at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers在實力的鼎盛時期◇In 1946 Dalí was at the peak of his powers.1946 年達利處於創作能力的頂峰。➤do all in your power, do everything in your power盡全力◇He did everything in his power to find us somewhere to live.他盡全力為我們找住處。
power

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 3country with influence強國ADJECTIVE➤great, major大國▸➤world世界大國▸➤foreign外強▸➤allied, enemy同盟國；敵國▸➤occupying佔領國▸➤victorious戰勝國▸➤European, Western, etc.歐洲、西方等強國◇major European powers such as France and Germany法國和德國等主要的歐洲強國➤colonial, imperial, industrial, naval殖民主義／帝國主義／工業／海上強國
power

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 4force/strength力量ADJECTIVE➤awesome, great, real, tremendous令人敬畏的／偉大的／真正的／巨大的力量◇It was a performance of great power.這是一個強大力量的表現。➤raw原始力量◇the raw power of their music他們音樂的原生力量➤destructive, terrible破壞力◇the destructive power of a hurricane颶風的破壞力➤star (especially NAmE) 明星的力量◇She exudes star power whenever she's on screen.她每次出現在屏幕上時都散發出明星的魅力。
power

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 5energy能量ADJECTIVE | VERB + POWER | POWER + VERB | POWER + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤full最大功率◇The plane was still climbing at full power.飛機仍然以最大功率向上爬升。➤reduced減小的功率◇The transmitter is operating on reduced power.發報機正在功率不足的情況下運轉。➤electric, electrical, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, steam, tidal, water, wind電力；水電；核動力；太陽能；蒸汽動力；潮汐能；水力發電；風力發電VERB + POWER➤generate, produce產生動力◇They use these streams to generate power for the mill.他們利用這些溪流給磨坊發電。➤provide (sb/sth with), supply (sb/sth with)（為⋯）提供動力；（為⋯）供電◇This wheel provides the power to the cutting machine.這台水車為切割機提供動力。➤use使用能源▸➤harness利用能源▸➤turn on打開電源開關▸➤cut off, turn off切斷電源POWER + VERB➤drive sth, run sth能源驅動⋯◇Wind power is used to drive the machinery.機器用風力驅動。➤go off, go out (especially NAmE) 動力停止；停電◇She was in the elevator when the power went off.她在電梯裏時停電了。POWER + NOUN➤cable, grid, line, point, source, supply, system電力電纜；電網；輸電線；電源插座；電源；供電；電力系統▸➤tool電動工具◇Power tools make many jobs so much easier.電動工具使很多工作輕鬆多了。➤plant, station (BrE) 發電廠▸➤worker電廠工人▸➤cut, failure, outage (NAmE) 斷電；停電▸➤consumption電力消耗PREPOSITION➤power for給⋯的動力◇The generator supplies power for lighting.發電機提供照明用電。PHRASES➤a source of power電源
IELTS BNC: 225 COCA: 271
power noun
⇨ power (air/bargaining power) ⇨ ability (the power of speech) ⇨ control (seize power) ⇨ country 1 (a world power) ⇨ effect (the power of the media) ⇨ energy 1 (nuclear/solar power) ⇨ force (physical power) ⇨ right (the power of veto) ⇨ be in power ⇨ rule verb 1 power

noun

power ♦︎ influence ♦︎ weight ♦︎ leverage ♦︎ sayThese are all words for the ability that sb has to influence what people do or the way sth happens. 这些词均表示影响力、支配力。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆sb's influence / leverage over sb◆great power / influence / weight / leverage◆considerable / political power / influence / weight / leverage◆economic / financial power / weight / leverage◆to have power / influence / leverage / a say◆to use / exercise (your) power / influence / leverage◆to exert (your) power / influence / leverage (over sb)■ power [uncountable] (used in compounds 用于复合词) strength in a particular area of activity （某方面的）力量，影响，实力◆The country's dominance was assured by its technological and military power.该国的技术和军事实力确保了它的主导地位。◆Increased trade union bargaining power led to higher wage settlements.工会讨价还价的能力提高了，导致协议工资上涨。◆Those aged over 55 now have a purchasing power of more than £30 billion annually (= they have that amount available to spend).现在年龄在55岁以上的人年购买力高于300亿英镑。■ influence [uncountable] the ability of sb/sth to make sb/sth behave in a particular way 支配力；控制力；影响力◆Her parents no longer have any real influence over her.她的父母对她不再有任何真正的影响力。◆She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job.她或许能对经理施展她的影响力，给你弄份工作。◆Drug cartels wielded enormous influence in the city.药品企业联盟在这个城市拥有巨大的影响力。■ weight [uncountable] the importance given to sb/sth and their ability to influence sb/sth 重要性；影响力◆Your opinion carries weight with the boss.你的意见老板会重视。◆Environmental considerations were given due weight in making the decision.在决策过程中，环境问题得到了应有的重视。◆The president now has to lend his weight to the project.总统现在只能表示支持这个项目。■ leverage ˈliːvərɪdʒ; NAmE ˈlevərɪdʒ [uncountable] (formal) the ability of sb to influence sb/sth, especially because of their position （尤指因地位而获得的）影响力◆Retailers can exert leverage over producers by threatening to take their business elsewhere.零售商可以用另谋厂家来威胁生产商，向他们施加压力。■ say [uncountable, singular] the right or opportunity to influence sth by giving your opinion before a decision is made 决定权；发言权◆We had no say in the decision to sell the company.在出售公司这件事上，我们没有发言权。◆The judge has the final say on the sentence.法官对判决有最后的决定权。◆She won't be happy until she's had her say (= had the opportunity to express herself fully about sth).她要把话都说出来才痛快。
IELTS BNC: 225 COCA: 271

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