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单词 firepower
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firepower

noun

fire·​pow·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce firepower (audio)
1
a
: the capacity (as of a military unit) to deliver effective fire on a target
b
: effective fire
2
a
: effective power or force
intellectual firepower
b
: the scoring ability of a team or player

Synonyms

  • energy
  • force
  • horsepower
  • might
  • muscle
  • potence
  • potency
  • power
  • puissance
  • sinew
  • strength
  • vigor
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Example Sentences

The army didn't have the firepower to defeat the invaders. right now the President doesn't have the political firepower to push his programs through Congress
Recent Examples on the Web As fighter jets from the United Kingdom, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia escorted the B-52 bombers overhead, Army Central forces simulated firepower on the ground. Paul Best, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 When the gossip rags let loose about her man waiting in the wings, swashbuckling screen star Douglas Fairbanks, moral crusaders found new firepower to question the living standards in Hollywood. Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 Moss emerged as a sophomore receiver, too, adding to South’s offensive firepower. Matt Goul, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2022 Paramount’s lawyers are using that history as firepower in defense of a copyright suit over Top Gun: Maverick. Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Aug. 2022 Live games are crucial firepower for them on both fronts. Alex Kirshner, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2022 This is a war of attrition now, and the federal government is well positioned to notch significant victories out of sheer volume and legal firepower. Felipe De La Hoz, The New Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 Bixby continued her strong work on the other end, and a trio of substitutes in the 62nd minute added even more offensive firepower: Sophia Smith, Janine Beckie, and Rocky Rodriguez. oregonlive, 20 Aug. 2022 This dancefloor-worthy, rhythmic pop-country track features plenty of vocal firepower, while keeping relatable, lovelorn lyrics at the fore. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

firepower

noun

as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task right now the President doesn't have the political firepower to push his programs through Congress

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • power
  • strength
  • energy
  • capability
  • capacity
  • muscle
  • horsepower
  • vigor
  • force
  • potency
  • competence
  • might
  • competency
  • potence
  • aptitude
  • puissance
  • effectiveness
  • sinew
  • usefulness
  • adequacy
  • effectualness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • weakness
  • incompetence
  • powerlessness
  • impotence
  • incompetency
  • inability
  • ineffectiveness
  • disability
  • inaptitude
  • incapability
  • impotency
  • incapacity
  • uselessness
  • inefficacy
  • ineffectuality
  • paralysis
  • helplessness
  • ineffectualness
  • incapableness
  • inefficaciousness
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