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单词 superpower
释义

superpower

[ soo-per-pou-er ]
/ ˈsu pərˌpaʊ ər /
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noun

an extremely powerful nation, especially one capable of influencing international events and the acts and policies of less powerful nations.
power greater in scope or magnitude than that which is considered natural or has previously existed.
power, especially mechanical or electric power, on an extremely large scale secured by the linking together of a number of separate power systems, with a view to more efficient and economical generation and distribution.

Origin of superpower

First recorded in 1920–25; super- + power

OTHER WORDS FROM superpower

su·per·pow·ered, adjective

Words nearby superpower

superplastic, superport, superpose, superposition, superposition principle, superpower, superrace, superrational, superrealism, superregeneration, supersalesman
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British Dictionary definitions for superpower

superpower
/ (ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə) /

noun

an extremely powerful state, such as the US
extremely high power, esp electrical or mechanical

Derived forms of superpower

superpowered, adjective
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