How do you use "power" in a sentence?

The Prime Minister has the power to call an election. The storm caused a power cut across the region. Knowledge is power.

power

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Meaning: The ability to do something; authority or control; energy or strength

能力；权力；力量；电力

poder, capacidad; autoridad; energía, fuerza

能力；権力；力；電力

능력; 권력; 힘; 전력

'Power' encompasses ability, authority, physical strength, and energy. In politics, it refers to control over others. In physics, it means energy or force. 'Power' also means electrical supply ('power cut'). Expressions include 'in power' (governing), 'power struggle', and 'the power of attorney'.

「power」包含能力、权威、体力和能量。在政治中，指对他人的控制。在物理学中，指能量或力。「power」也指电力供应（「power cut」）。表达包括「in power」（执政）、「power struggle」和「the power of attorney」。

«Power» abarca la capacidad, la autoridad, la fuerza física y la energía. En política, se refiere al control sobre otros. En física, significa energía o fuerza. «Power» también significa suministro eléctrico («power cut»). Las expresiones incluyen «in power» (gobernando), «power struggle» y «the power of attorney».

「power」は能力、権威、体力、エネルギーを包括します。政治では他者への支配を指します。物理学ではエネルギーや力を意味します。「power」は電力供給も意味します（「power cut」）。表現には「in power」（政権にある）、「power struggle」、「the power of attorney」があります。

'Power'는 능력, 권한, 물리적 힘, 에너지를 포괄합니다. 정치에서는 타인에 대한 지배력을 의미합니다. 물리학에서는 에너지나 힘을 뜻합니다. 'Power'는 전기 공급('power cut')을 의미하기도 합니다. 관련 표현으로는 'in power'(집권 중인), 'power struggle'(권력 투쟁), 'power of attorney'(위임장) 등이 있습니다.

Examples

The Prime Minister has the power to call an election.
首相有权决定举行选举。
El Primer Ministro tiene el poder de convocar elecciones.
首相には選挙を呼びかける権限があります。
총리에게는 선거를 소집할 권한이 있습니다.
The storm caused a power cut across the region.
暴风雨导致该地区大范围停电。
La tormenta causó un corte de luz en toda la región.
嵐により地域全体で停電が発生しました。
폭풍으로 인해 지역 전체에 정전이 발생했습니다.
Knowledge is power.
知识就是力量。
El conocimiento es poder.
知識は力なり。
아는 것이 힘이다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Anglo-Norman French 'poer', from Vulgar Latin 'potere' (to be able), from Latin 'posse' (to be powerful). Related to 'potent' and 'possible'. The electrical sense emerged in the 19th century with the advent of power generation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'posse' meaning 'to be able.' In medieval times, 'power' primarily meant authority or military force. The electrical meaning emerged in the 19th century with the development of electrical power generation.