用作定语
▲~+n.
He has powerful arms and legs.他四肢强健有力。
Onions have a powerful smell.洋葱具有强烈的气味。
A powerful government must have a strong economic base.一个有力的政府必须有强大的经济基础。
He has got a powerful position in the government.他在政府中占有一个很有影响的地位。
用作表语
▲S+be+~
The drug is powerful.这药很有效。
Who is more powerful in your family?在你家里谁权力更大?
Teacher is powerful in a child's eyes forever.老师在孩子们的心中永远是强者。
▲S+be+~+to-v She is powerful to help us.她有能力帮助我们。
Electric current is often powerful enough to kill a man.电流常强得足以致命。