1. to supply energy to a device or machine
為（設備或機器）提供動力、供電
The entire building is powered by solar panels.
整棟大樓都由太陽能板供電。
This electric car is powered by a large battery.
這輛電動車由一個大型電池驅動。
Power Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
power
verb
快速理解
What does "Power" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Power"?
「power」作動詞時，主要指提供動力或能量，或用權力、能力來完成某事。
- 1
提供動力
EN: to supply energy to make something work
翻譯: 為某物提供能量使其運作。
- 2
驅動前進
EN: to move or travel with great speed or force
翻譯: 以極快的速度或強大的力量移動或前進。
- 3
賦予權力/能力
EN: to give someone the authority or ability to do something
翻譯: 賦予某人權力或能力去做某事。
小提醒：注意「power」作動詞時，常與具體的機器、設備或抽象的「能力」、「授權」搭配，不要與名詞用法（權力、電力）混淆。
發音（How to Pronounce "Power" in English）
How to pronounce "Power" in English?"Power" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Power" from YouTube Videos
How Do You Convince Someone to Join Your Startup? - Dalton Caldwell
Y Combinator
“that's a good sign. that's a sign that you might have a startup idea or a drive to work on something that'll have the kind of magnetism and power to keep you on it awhile.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Power"?How does "Power" change by context?
2. to move or propel something with great force or speed
以強大力量或速度推動（某物）
He powered the ball into the top corner of the net.
他將球大力射入球網的頂角。
The swimmer powered through the water with strong strokes.
游泳者用有力的划水動作快速穿過水面。
3. to make something operate or function
使（某物）運作或發揮功能
A strong vision and dedicated team power the company's success.
一個強大的願景和專注的團隊驅動著公司的成功。
Curiosity and a desire to learn power her research.
好奇心和學習的渴望推動著她的研究。
4. to start or operate a vehicle or machine
啟動或操作（車輛或機器）
She powered up the computer and began her work.
她啟動了電腦，開始工作。
He powered on the generator during the blackout.
他在停電期間啟動了發電機。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Power"?How to make natural sentences with "Power"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| power + noun | 為…提供動力 | The new engine powers the entire factory. (新引擎為整個工廠提供動力。) |
| be powered by + noun | 由…驅動/供電 | The vehicle is powered by electricity. (這輛車由電力驅動。) |
| power up | 啟動；開機；增加能量 | He powered up the computer to begin his work. (他啟動電腦開始工作。) |
| power through + noun | 奮力完成；強行通過 | She powered through the last chapter of her thesis. (她奮力完成了論文的最後一章。) |
| power down | 關閉；關機；降低功率 | Remember to power down all equipment before leaving. (離開前記得關閉所有設備的電源。) |
用法說明
How is "Power" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Power"?
power doing vs power to do
- power doing 通常用於描述「為某物提供動力或能源」這個具體、持續的動作或功能。
- power to do 則更常指「賦予某人或某物能力、權力去做某事」，強調的是可能性或授權。
- 在描述機器或系統的運作時，兩者有時可互換，但 power doing 更直接描述功能，power to do 則可能帶有「使其能夠」的意味。 EN: This engine powers the entire factory. 翻譯: 這台引擎為整個工廠提供動力。
EN:The new law powers the agency to investigate cyber crimes.
翻譯:這項新法律賦予該機構調查網路犯罪的權力。
EN:Solar panels power running the irrigation system.
翻譯:太陽能板為灌溉系統的運轉提供電力。
EN:The constitution powers the president to veto bills.
翻譯:憲法賦予總統否決法案的權力。
總結建議
在表示「提供動力」時兩者皆可，但若要表達「授予權力或能力」，應使用 power someone/something to do something 的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Power" and similar words?How to choose "Power" vs alternatives?
power vs operate
「power」強調提供動力或能源使其運轉，而「operate」則著重於控制或執行功能。
power vs energize
「power」通常指具體的供電或驅動，而「energize」更常指賦予活力或激勵。
power vs drive
「power」強調作為能量來源，而「drive」強調傳遞動力以推動或驅動。
口語用法
How is "Power" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Power"?
引述
在轉述他人指令或要求時，常用來表示「授權」或「允許」某人做某事。 EN: He said I could power up the server if needed. 翻譯: 他說如果有需要，我可以啟動伺服器。
EN:My boss told me to power through the backlog this weekend.
翻譯:我老闆叫我這週末要全力處理積壓的工作。
語氣強調
與副詞連用，強調執行時的力度、速度或決心。 EN: You just need to power down the system completely. 翻譯: 你只需要把系統完全關機。
EN:Let's power ahead and finish this before lunch.
翻譯:我們加把勁，在午餐前完成這個吧。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話時，有時會重複使用「power」或相關短語作為填充詞，尤其在科技或工作討論中。 EN: So the next step is to... power cycle the router, yeah, that should fix it. 翻譯: 所以下一步是...重啟路由器，對，這樣應該就能修好。
EN:We have to — power through — I mean, we really need to focus now.
翻譯:我們必須——加把勁——我是說，我們現在真的需要專注。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將「power」用作過於口語化的動詞（如「power up」、「power through」），建議改用更精確的術語，例如「activate」、「energize」、「persist diligently」或「proceed with determination」。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Power"?What fixed phrases with "Power" should I remember?
power up
phrasal verb
啟動；開啟電源；增強力量或能力
power through
phrasal verb
堅持完成；奮力克服
power down
phrasal verb
關閉電源；關機
be powered by
verb phrase
由...驅動；以...為動力來源
power ahead
phrasal verb
強勢推進；快速進展
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Power"?Which "Power" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The machine is power by electricity.
✓The machine is powered by electricity.
當 'power' 作動詞時，表示「提供動力」，在描述被動狀態時應使用過去分詞 'powered'，而非原形 'power'。
×This engine can power.
✓This engine can power the whole factory.
動詞 'power' 是及物動詞，後面必須接一個受詞（名詞或名詞片語），說明為「什麼」提供動力。
×The car powers on electricity.
✓The car runs on electricity. / The car is powered by electricity.
描述「以...為動力來源」時，動詞 'power' 通常用被動式 'is powered by'。若用主動動詞描述運作方式，常用 'run on' 或 'operate on'。
×The wind is powering the turbine right now.
✓The wind is powering the turbine right now. (Contextually acceptable but less common) / Wind powers the turbine.
動詞 'power' 描述一種狀態或功能，通常用簡單式而非進行式。除非特別強調「正在啟動」或「正在提供動力」的瞬間動作，否則較少使用進行式。
×Education powers people to make better choices.
✓Education empowers people to make better choices.
'Power' 作動詞主要指「提供物理動力或能源」。表示「賦予某人能力、權力或信心去做某事」時，應使用 'empower'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Power"?What are tense/participle forms of "Power"?
powers(3rd_singular)powering(present_participle)powered(past)powered(past_participle)