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单词 puissance
释义 pu·is·sance
\ˈpyüəsən(t)s, pyüˈis-, ˈpwis-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English puissaunce, from Middle French puissance, from Old French, from puissant
1. : ability to coerce or sway : controlling influence : strength, power
 < samurai bow to the puissance of the emperor >
 < legislators … fear the puissance of the farm vote — Los Angeles (Calif.) Times >
 < extraordinary rhythmic puissance — Aaron Copland >
2. obsolete : a military force : army
 < cousin, go draw our puissance together — Shakespeare >
Synonyms: see power
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