powerhouse

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa, equipe ou organização com grande energia, força ou influência, ou uma instalação que gera eletricidade.

A noun referring to a person, team, or organization with great energy, strength, or influence, or to a facility that generates electrical power.

1. Energetic personB2informal

   A person who is extremely energetic, productive, and hard to tire out.

   Pessoa energética

   • She is a real powerhouse in the office, always getting things done.
   • He's a powerhouse on the basketball court, playing full games without rest.
   • The team's new manager is a powerhouse of ideas and motivation.

   Sinônimosdynamoenergizerfireballgo-getterhuman dynamolive wirespark plugwhirlwindworkhorse

   Antônimosidlerlaggardloafersluggardweakling

2. Top-performing teamB2informal

   A team or group that is considered the best or most dominant in its field.

   Equipe de ponta

   • The company is a powerhouse in the tech industry.
   • That football team has been a powerhouse for the last decade.
   • The university's research department is a powerhouse of innovation.

   Sinônimosdynamofront-runnergiantjuggernautleader

3. Power stationB1formal

   A facility that generates electrical power.

   Usina elétrica

   • The new powerhouse will supply electricity to the entire region.
   • Workers are building a hydroelectric powerhouse near the river.
   • The old coal-powered powerhouse was decommissioned last year.

   Sinônimospower plantpower station