انگلیسی

powerful

gb/pˈaʊɚfəl/ us/pˈaʊɚfəl/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 1400
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B1 property
1

Having great strength or influence

Being very strong or able to control many things or people.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone/something] is powerful
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'powerful' with 'powerless'; remember 'powerful' means having much strength or control, while 'powerless' means having none.
هم‌معنی‌ها
strong (Focuses on physical strength or ability rather than influence.) | influential (Emphasizes the ability to affect people’s opinions or actions rather than raw strength.)
متضادها
weak (Lacking physical strength, influence, or control.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
powerful leader |powerful engine |powerful country |powerful speech |powerful organization
موضوع‌ها
daily life |politics |business |core_vocabulary |relationships
نمونه‌ها
  • The president is one of the most powerful people in the country.
  • This engine is powerful enough to pull heavy loads.
  • She gave a powerful speech that moved everyone in the room.
  • The company has become powerful in the tech industry.
  • A powerful storm hit the coast last night.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The king was a powerful man.
  • This car has a powerful motor.
  • He is a powerful player on the team.
  • They are a powerful group in the city.
  • A powerful wind blew down the trees.
adjective B2 property
2

Having a strong emotional effect

Making you feel something very strongly.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is powerful
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse emotional power with physical strength; context usually makes it clear.
هم‌معنی‌ها
moving (Focuses on causing deep emotions, often sadness or sympathy.) | impactful (Modern term emphasizing noticeable effect or impression.)
متضادها
unimpressive (Fails to cause strong emotions or effects.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
powerful image |powerful story |powerful performance |powerful message
موضوع‌ها
emotions |art |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • The film delivers a powerful message about hope.
  • His words had a powerful impact on the audience.
  • She painted a powerful image of life in the city.
  • The novel is a powerful portrayal of war.
  • Music can be a powerful way to connect with people.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The book has a powerful story.
  • It was a powerful song that made me cry.
  • Her speech was very powerful.
  • The photo is powerful and sad.
  • It was a powerful moment for us.
adjective B1 property
3

Producing much force or energy

Making a lot of force or energy.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is powerful
هم‌معنی‌ها
potent (Often used for substances or tools with strong effects.) | high-powered (Informal term for something with high capability or performance.)
متضادها
weak (Not able to produce much force or energy.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
powerful engine |powerful computer |powerful signal
موضوع‌ها
science |technology |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • This is one of the most powerful computers available.
  • The medicine is very powerful and works quickly.
  • A powerful telescope can see distant galaxies.
  • That pump is powerful enough to fill the tank in minutes.
  • They used a powerful laser to cut through metal.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • This car has a powerful engine.
  • The computer is very powerful.
  • We need a powerful light for the job.
  • He bought a powerful camera.
  • The machine is powerful and fast.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
powerful
IPA
GB/pˈaʊɚfəl/
US/pˈaʊɚfəl/
هجاها و تکیه
power - ful (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (power)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: powerful
خانوادهٔ واژه
Core family
power noun B1 powerfully adverb B2
Related words
empower verb B1 empowerment noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
powerless adjective B1 powerlessness noun
Advanced or less common
overpower verb overpowering adjective
عبارت‌ها

knowledge is power

1
/nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ ˈɪz pˈaʊɚ/
idiom

Knowing things gives advantage

If you know more, you can have more control and success.

نمونه‌ها
  • He always studies because he believes knowledge is power.
  • In business, knowledge is power when making decisions.

speak truth to power

1
/spˈik tɹˈuθ tə pˈaʊɚ/
idiom

Tell authority unpleasant truths

To tell leaders or people in power what you think is true, even if they do not like it.

نمونه‌ها
  • Journalists should speak truth to power.
  • She spoke truth to power by criticizing the policy in public.

absolute power corrupts absolutely

1
/ˈæbsəlˌut pˈaʊɚ kɚˈʌpts ˌæbsəlˈutli/
idiom formal

Total power causes corruption

If someone has complete power, they will become corrupt.

نمونه‌ها
  • They say that absolute power corrupts absolutely, which is why checks and balances are important.
  • History shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

absolute power corrupts absolutely

2
/ˈæbsəlˌut pˈaʊɚ kɚˈʌpts ˌæbsəlˈutli/
idiom literary

Total control leads to corruption

If someone has too much control, they will become dishonest or bad.

نمونه‌ها
  • History shows that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
  • They warned that giving him full control was dangerous because absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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