power and influence; authority; clout
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
power and influence; authority; political or social clout
Often refers to the combined power and influence held by individuals or groups, especially in political or social contexts. Can carry a slightly negative connotation when implying abuse of power.
Tā他
yī依
zhàng仗
quán权
shì势
qī欺
yā压
bǎi百
xìng姓
。
He relied on his power and influence to oppress the common people.
Zài在
nà那
ge个
nián年
dài代
，
quán权
shì势
jué决
dìng定
le了
yī一
gè个
rén人
de的
shè社
huì会
dì地
wèi位
。
In that era, power and influence determined a person's social status.
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Tā他
shī失
qù去
le了
quán权
shì势
zhī之
hòu后
，
yǐ以
qián前
de的
péng朋
yǒu友
dōu都
lí离
tā他
ér而
qù去
le了
。
After he lost his power and influence, his former friends all abandoned him.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
róng容
rěn忍
rèn任
hé何
rén人
lì利
yòng用
quán权
shì势
wéi为
fēi非
zuò作
dǎi歹
。
We cannot tolerate anyone using power and influence to do evil.