1. having great power, strength, or force
強大的；有力的
The engine is very powerful and can pull heavy loads.
這具引擎非常強勁，能夠拉動沉重的貨物。
He has a powerful physique from years of training.
經過多年的訓練，他擁有強健的體魄。
Powerful Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
powerful
adjective
快速理解
What does "Powerful" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Powerful"?
形容具有強大力量、影響力或效果的事物。
- 1
物理或身體力量
EN: having great physical strength or force
翻譯: 指身體強壯或物理力量巨大。
- 2
影響力或控制力
EN: having great influence, authority, or control
翻譯: 指在政治、社會或組織中具有強大的影響力或支配力。
- 3
強烈效果
EN: having a strong effect on someone's feelings or the body
翻譯: 指情感、氣味、藥物等對感官或情緒產生強烈衝擊。
- 4
性能強大
EN: having great capacity or performance
翻譯: 指機器、工具、軟體等具有卓越的性能或功能。
小提醒：注意 'powerful' 不僅描述物理力量，更常用於抽象的力量，如影響力、情感衝擊或性能。它與 'strong' 相似，但語意更強、更正式，且更側重於能產生顯著效果或改變的能力。
發音（How to Pronounce "Powerful" in English）
How to pronounce "Powerful" in English?"Powerful" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Powerful" from YouTube Videos
Paul Buchheit: What traits do startups need to succeed?
Y Combinator
“I think, like, focus is one of the most important things because, like, as a start-up, it's actually, I think, your most powerful weapon right, like the reason that you're able to take on like these big companies or areas, because they're doing a thousand different things right, and so the only way you can win is if you take everything you have and you focus it at one point right, because you, you are underpowered in every way versus these other companies.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Powerful"?How does "Powerful" change by context?
2. having great influence or effect
有影響力的；效力強的
She is a powerful figure in the business world.
她在商界是個極具影響力的人物。
The documentary delivered a powerful message about climate change.
這部紀錄片傳達了關於氣候變化的強而有力的訊息。
3. having a strong effect on the mind or senses
強烈的；震撼的
The movie had a powerful emotional impact on the audience.
這部電影對觀眾產生了強烈的情感衝擊。
It was a powerful performance that left everyone speechless.
那是一場震撼人心的演出，讓所有人都說不出話來。
4. having a lot of political or military power
有權勢的；握有權力的
The country is ruled by a powerful military junta.
這個國家由一個握有強大權力的軍事執政團統治。
He comes from a powerful political family.
他出身於一個權勢顯赫的政治家族。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Powerful"?How to make natural sentences with "Powerful"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| powerful + noun | 強大的... | He is a powerful leader. (他是一位強大的領袖。) |
| powerful + enough + to + V | 強大到足以... | The engine is powerful enough to pull the heavy load. (這引擎強大到足以拉動重物。) |
| extremely/very + powerful | 極其/非常強大 | The storm was extremely powerful. (這場暴風雨極其強大。) |
| more/less powerful than... | 比...更強大/較不強大 | This new model is more powerful than the old one. (這個新機型比舊的更強大。) |
| as powerful as... | 和...一樣強大 | Her arguments were as powerful as his. (她的論點和他的同樣有力。) |
| feel + powerful | 感到強大有力 | After the victory, the team felt powerful. (勝利後，這支隊伍感到強大有力。) |
| become/grow + powerful | 變得強大 | The organization grew powerful over the years. (這個組織在這些年間變得強大。) |
| politically/economically + powerful | 在政治上/經濟上強大 | It is a politically powerful nation. (這是一個在政治上強大的國家。) |
用法說明
How is "Powerful" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Powerful"?
powerful + noun 與 powerful + to + verb 的用法
- powerful + noun 是最常見的用法，直接描述某個名詞本身具有強大的力量或影響力。
- powerful + to + verb 則強調「做某事的行為」是強大的、有影響力的，常用於描述抽象概念或感受。
- 當主詞是事物（it, that, this）時，常使用 It is powerful to... 的句型來表達「做某事是很有力量的」。
- 注意：powerful 後面不直接接動名詞（-ing），如 "powerful doing" 是不正確的。 EN: He gave a powerful speech that moved the audience. 翻譯: 他發表了一場強而有力的演說，感動了所有聽眾。
EN:It was powerful to hear the survivors tell their stories.
翻譯:聽倖存者講述他們的故事，令人感到震撼。
EN:The company is a powerful force in the industry.
翻譯:這間公司在業界是一股強大的力量。
EN:The documentary is powerful to watch because it reveals the truth.
翻譯:這部紀錄片觀看起來很有衝擊力，因為它揭露了真相。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述具體的人或物時使用「powerful + 名詞」，而強調某種行為或體驗的影響力時，則使用「powerful + to + 動詞」的結構。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Powerful" and similar words?How to choose "Powerful" vs alternatives?
powerful vs strong
「powerful」強調影響力、權威或效力巨大；「strong」則更廣泛地指體力、強度或程度高。
powerful vs potent
「powerful」適用範圍廣，指力量或影響力大；「potent」更專門指內在效力、藥效強或說服力強，語氣較正式。
powerful vs influential
「powerful」直接指擁有權力或力量；「influential」專指能影響他人想法或決策，但不一定擁有直接權力。
口語用法
How is "Powerful" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Powerful"?
引述
用於引述他人對某人或某事的強烈評價，常與引述動詞如 say、call、describe as 連用。
EN: She said the performance was absolutely powerful.
翻譯: 她說那場表演絕對是震撼人心。
EN:He called the speech one of the most powerful he's ever heard.
翻譯:他稱那場演講是他聽過最有力量的演講之一。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與程度副詞連用以加強語氣，表達極高的強度或影響力。 EN: That movie was so powerful, I couldn't stop thinking about it. 翻譯: 那部電影真的太有感染力了，我一直在想它。
EN:It's a really powerful message for young people.
翻譯:這對年輕人來說是一個非常強而有力的訊息。
停頓填充
在思考或尋找合適詞語時，用作填充語，強調接下來要描述的事物特質非凡。 EN: The ending was just... powerful. I have no other words. 翻譯: 那個結局就是… 很有衝擊力。我找不到其他詞形容。
EN:It's a, you know, powerful reminder of what's important.
翻譯:這是一個，你知道的，對重要事物的有力提醒。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業報告中，應避免使用過於口語化的強調組合（如 so powerful、really powerful），建議改用更精確的詞彙，如 highly influential、profoundly effective、compelling 或 forceful，並提供具體證據支持論點。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Powerful"?What fixed phrases with "Powerful" should I remember?
powerful tool
powerful + noun
強大的工具
powerful engine
powerful + noun
強勁的引擎
powerful influence
powerful + noun
強大的影響力
powerful argument
powerful + noun
有力的論點
powerful ally
powerful + noun
強大的盟友
extremely powerful
adverb + powerful
極其強大的
become powerful
verb + powerful
變得強大
powerful and effective
powerful and + adjective
強大且有效的
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Powerful"?Which "Powerful" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has a lot of powerful.
✓He has a lot of power.
"powerful" 是形容詞，不能當名詞使用。要表達「力量」或「權力」時，應使用名詞 "power"。
×This tea has a powerful taste.
✓This tea has a strong taste.
描述味道、氣味、顏色等感官特質的「濃烈」時，通常用 "strong"，而非 "powerful"。"powerful" 更常用於描述具有巨大影響力、效力或物理力量的對象。
×This computer is more powerfuler than the old one.
✓This computer is more powerful than the old one.
"powerful" 的比較級是 "more powerful"，而非在字尾加上 "-er"。這是一個雙音節形容詞，通常使用 "more" 來構成比較級。
×It's a powerful enough computer to run the software.
✓It's a powerful enough computer to run the software. (或 It's a computer powerful enough to run the software.)
當 "enough" 修飾形容詞 "powerful" 時，應置於形容詞之後，即 "powerful enough"。整個片語 "powerful enough" 可以放在名詞前（需用連字號：a powerful-enough computer，較不常見）或名詞後（更常見）。
×He is a powerful executive in a multinational company.
✓He is a high-powered executive in a multinational company.
雖然語意相近，但描述「高階、高壓、高效能」的專業人士或設備時，慣用 "high-powered"。"powerful" 則更側重於「擁有實際權力或力量」本身。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Powerful"?What are tense/participle forms of "Powerful"?