/ 5paUEfl; `paJLfEl/ adj (a) of or having great power 强有力的; 力量大的: a powerful blow 有力的一击 * a powerful machine, motor bike, engine, etc 大功率的机器﹑ 摩托车﹑ 发动机等. (b) having a strong effect 很有效力的; 作用大的: a powerful image, remedy, speech 清晰的影像﹑ 特效的药品﹑ 有力的讲话 * a powerful appeal to the public's sense of justice 要求公众主持正义的强烈呼吁. (c) physically strong 强健的: powerful legs 强健的腿部 * a man with a powerful physique 身强力壮的男子. (d) having great control or influence 权力大的; 有势力的: a powerful enemy, nation, ruler, trade union强敌﹑ 强国﹑ 强有力的统治者﹑ 有势力的工会. > powerfully / -fElI; -fElI/ adv: He is very powerfully built, ie has a large strong physique. 他身强力壮.