单词 | empower |
释义 | empower —empowerment, n. /em pow"euhr/, v.t. 1. to give power or authority to; authorize, esp. by legal or official means: I empowered my agent to make the deal for me. The local ordinance empowers the board of health to close unsanitary restaurants. 2. to enable or permit: Wealth empowered him to live a comfortable life. [1645-55; EM-1 + POWER] Syn. 1. warrant, commission, license, qualify. |
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