powerful /ˈpawɚfəl/ adjective Learner's definition of POWERFUL
[more powerful; most powerful]
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: having the ability to control or influence people or things有权势的；有影响力的 2
: having a strong effect on someone or something强效的；强力的 -
powerful drugs that attack cancer cells对抗癌细胞的特效药
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The cash bonus provides a powerful incentive to workers.现金奖励对员工是强有力的激励。
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powerful emotions/images强烈的情感；鲜明的形象
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The perfume has a powerful smell.这款香水的味道很浓。
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It's a very powerful movie.这是一部感人的电影。
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He gave a powerful [=moving] speech.他做了一场很感人的演讲。
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a powerful [=convincing, compelling] argument强有力的论证
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: having or producing a lot of physical strength or force强有力的；力量大的 -
powerful magnets强力磁铁
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a powerful machine/motor/force强大的机器/发动机/力量
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The dog has a powerful body.这条狗体格强壮。
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She has a powerful voice.她声音铿然有力。
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The weapons are very powerful.这些武器很强大。
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The aardvark uses its powerful claws to dig for food.食蚁兽用它那强有力的爪子挖食。
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: capable of doing many things in a fast and efficient way高效的；有能力的
the powerful
: powerful people有权势的人；有影响力的人