empower
/ɪmˈpaʊə(r)/verb
with obj. and infinitive
1- give (someone) the authority or power to do something授权于：
nobody was empowered to sign cheques on her behalf.
她没有授权任何人代表她签支票。
1.1
- with obj. make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights使更强大; 增强…的信心（尤指使某人能够掌握自身命运及维护自身权利）：
movements to empower the poor.
旨在增强穷人能力和自信心的运动。
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