empower
/ɪmˈpaʊə/ · /ɪmˈpaʊər/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6934 in the learning path
使有能力；增强自主权
Definitions
v. Give someone confidence or control over their own life.
使有能力；增强自主权
v. Give someone official authority to take particular action.
授权
Example
Learning to cook empowered him to live independently.
学会做饭让他能够独立生活。
Access to reliable information can empower citizens to make informed decisions about their health.
获取可靠信息可以使公民有能力对自身健康作出明智决定。
Collocations
- empower women
- empower communities
- empower someone to act
Word family
- empowerment (n.)
- empowered (adj.)
- empowering (adj.)
Synonyms
- enable
- authorize
Antonyms
- disempower
Usage tip
常用empower sb to do sth，表示赋能或授权。
FAQ
- What does empower mean?
- Give someone confidence or control over their own life. Give someone official authority to take particular action.
- How is empower pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpaʊə/, US /ɪmˈpaʊər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
