powerhouse
US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ.haʊs/
UK /ˈpaʊə.haʊs/
名词
1.
实力派, 强国, 动力源
a person or thing of great energy, strength, or power
示例:
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She's a real powerhouse in the business world.
她在商界是一个真正的实力派。
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The country is an economic powerhouse.
这个国家是一个经济强国。
2.
发电厂, 电站
a building where electricity is generated
示例:
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The old factory's powerhouse is now a museum.
老工厂的发电厂现在是博物馆。
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The city relies on a large hydroelectric powerhouse.
这座城市依赖一座大型水力发电厂。