powerful
/ˈpaʊəfəl/ · /ˈpaʊərfəl/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #1902 in the learning path
强有力的；动力强的
Definitions
adj. Having great physical strength or producing a strong effect.
强有力的；动力强的
adj. Able to control people or strongly influence events.
有权势的；影响力大的
Example
The powerful wind blew our garden chairs onto the grass.
大风把我们的花园椅子吹到了草地上。
Powerful companies should take greater responsibility for reducing the environmental damage caused by their operations.
有影响力的企业应承担更大责任，减少其经营活动造成的环境破坏。
Collocations
- powerful engine
- powerful influence
- powerful argument
Word family
- power (n.)
- powerfully (adv.)
- powerless (adj.)
Synonyms
- strong
- influential
Antonyms
- weak
- powerless
Usage tip
通常作形容词；副词用powerfully，不用powerful。
FAQ
- What does powerful mean?
- Having great physical strength or producing a strong effect. Able to control people or strongly influence events.
- How is powerful pronounced?
- UK /ˈpaʊəfəl/, US /ˈpaʊərfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
