power
gb/pˈaʊɚ/ us/pˈaʊɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 300
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
control over people or events
The ability to control what people do or what happens.
Модель употребления:
[someone] has power over [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'power' with 'energy' in contexts about control; 'power' here refers to influence, not electricity.
Синонимы
authority (Implies legitimate or official right to control.)
|
control (Focuses more on the act of directing or managing something.)
Антонимы
weakness (Lack of strength or ability to influence.)
|
powerlessness (Complete lack of ability to control or influence.)
Коллокации
political power
|seize power
|hold power
|power struggle
|abuse of power
Темы
politics
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The president has the power to veto new laws.
- Local councils have little power over national policy.
- She used her power to help those in need.
- The rebels seized power after months of fighting.
Примеры для изучающих
- He has the power to make changes.
- The teacher has power in the classroom.
- They took power after the war.
- She lost her power in the company.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
physical strength or force
Strength or force that can move something or make something happen.
Модель употребления:
the power of [something]
Синонимы
strength (General physical force or ability.)
|
might (Strong, often heroic physical strength.)
Антонимы
weakness (Lack of physical force or strength.)
Коллокации
muscle power
|engine power
|lifting power
|explosive power
Темы
sports
|physics
|daily life
|body
|health
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The boxer’s punching power is incredible.
- This car has enough power to tow a trailer.
- Wind power can turn the turbines.
Примеры для изучающих
- The horse has great power.
- This machine has a lot of power.
- The wind has the power to move the boat.
Существительное
A2
entity
3
energy for machines/devices
Electricity or energy that makes machines work.
Синонимы
electricity (Specifically refers to electrical energy.)
Антонимы
blackout (A period without electrical power.)
Коллокации
solar power
|cut off power
|power supply
|power outage
Темы
technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The storm caused a loss of power across the city.
- This laptop runs on battery power.
- They are investing in renewable power sources.
Примеры для изучающих
- The house has no power today.
- Solar power comes from the sun.
- We lost power during the storm.
Существительное
B2
entity
4
official right to act
The official right to do something by law or rules.
Синонимы
authority (Focuses on recognized and legitimate permission.)
Антонимы
prohibition (An official ban on doing something.)
Коллокации
power of attorney
|delegated powers
|statutory powers
Темы
law
|government
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- He was given the power to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
- Under the law, the police have certain powers.
- She acted beyond her powers as manager.
Примеры для изучающих
- The police have the power to stop cars.
- He has the power to sign papers.
- She does not have the power to make that choice.
Глагол
A2
action
5
supply with energy to work
To give energy to make something work.
Модель употребления:
to power [machine/device] with [energy source]
Синонимы
energize (Technical; means to supply with electrical energy.)
Антонимы
shut down (To stop a machine from operating by cutting its energy supply.)
Коллокации
power a generator
|powered by batteries
|solar-powered
Темы
technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The spacecraft is powered by solar panels.
- Wind turbines can power thousands of homes.
- This flashlight is powered by two AA batteries.
Примеры для изучающих
- The car is powered by gas.
- Solar panels power the house.
- Batteries power this toy.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
power
IPA
GB/pˈaʊɚ/
US/pˈaʊɚ/
Слоги и ударение
power (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (power)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: power
- Plural: power, powers
Verb
- Base: power
- 3rd Person Singular: powers
- Present Participle: powering
- Past: powered
Родственные слова
Forms
powers
noun
powering
verb
powered
verb
Core family
powerful
adjective B1
powerfully
adverb B2
Related words
empower
verb B1
empowerment
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
powerless
adjective B1
Выражения
come to power
1/kˈʌm tə pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
begin controlling government/organization
To start being in control of a country or group.
Примеры
- She came to power promising economic reforms.
- The party came to power in 2010 and remained for two terms.
cut off power
1/kˈʌt ˈɔf pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
stop supplying electricity
To stop sending electricity to a place or thing.
Примеры
- They cut off power to save energy during peak hours.
- The storm cut off power to thousands of homes.
hold power
1/hˈoʊld pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
be in political control/authority
To have official control over a country or group.
Примеры
- They have held power for over a decade.
- The coalition holds power despite recent protests.
power up
1/pˈaʊɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
turn on by supplying energy
To make a machine start working by giving it energy.
Примеры
- Power up the computer before starting your work.
- The robot powered up and began moving forward.
take power
1/tˈeɪk pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
gain control over a government/organization
To get control over a country or group, often after an election or by force.
Примеры
- The new party will take power after the election results are confirmed.
- The rebels took power after years of conflict.