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power-assisted

/ˈpaʊ.ər əˌsɪs.tɪd/

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adjective

/ˈpaʊ.ər əˌsɪs.tɪd/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОписывает устройство или механизм, который работает с помощью внешнего источника энергии (например, электричества или гидравлики) для уменьшения ручных усилий.

Describes a device or mechanism that is operated with the help of an external power source (such as electricity or hydraulics) to reduce manual effort.

  1. Supplementing or replacing manual effortB2formal

    Describes a system or device that uses an external power source to reduce or eliminate the physical effort required from a person.

    ruС усилителем

    • The car has power-assisted steering, making it easy to turn the wheel.
    • Power-assisted brakes require less pressure on the pedal to stop the vehicle.
    • Modern power-assisted bicycles help riders climb hills with less effort.

    Synonymsmotorizedpower-drivenpowered

    Antonymsmanualunassisted

Forms
  • more power-assisted comparative form
  • most power-assisted superlative form