superpower
US /ˈsuː.pɚˌpaʊ.ɚ/
UK /ˈsuː.pəˌpaʊər/
名詞
1.
超級大國
a very powerful and influential nation (used especially with reference to the US and the former Soviet Union)
範例:
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During the Cold War, the US and the Soviet Union were considered the two main superpowers.
冷戰期間，美國和蘇聯被認為是兩大超級大國。
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Many analysts believe China is emerging as a new global superpower.
許多分析師認為中國正在崛起成為新的全球超級大國。
2.
超能力, 非凡能力
an exceptional or extraordinary power or ability
範例:
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His ability to learn languages quickly is his secret superpower.
他快速學習語言的能力是他的秘密超能力。
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Empathy is often considered a valuable superpower in leadership.
同理心常被認為是領導力中寶貴的超能力。