powerful

英['paʊəfʊl;-f(ə)l] 美['paʊɚfl]

1. having great power or force or potency or effect;

"the most powerful government in western Europe"

"his powerful arms"

"a powerful bomb"

"the horse's powerful kick"

"powerful drugs"

"a powerful argument"

2. strong enough to knock down or overwhelm;

"a knock-down blow"

3. having the power to influence or convince;

"a cogent analysis of the problem"

"potent arguments"

4. (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful;

"a hefty athlete"

"a muscular boxer"

"powerful arms"

5. displaying superhuman strength or power;

"herculean exertions"