empower

• 动词，指授予某人权力、权限或能力，使其能够做某事；也指增强某人的信心或自主性，使其感到有力量。

A verb used to indicate the act of giving someone the authority, power, or confidence to do something.

1. Give authority or powerB2formal

   To give someone the authority or power to do something.

   授权

   • The new law empowers local governments to make decisions.
   • The manager empowered her team to handle customer complaints.
   • The constitution empowers the president to veto legislation.

   同义词authorizecommissionenableentitlelicensepermitvestwarrant

2. Enable or strengthenB2formal

   To make someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.

   赋权

   • Education empowers people to improve their lives.
   • The program aims to empower women in rural communities.
   • Knowledge empowers individuals to make informed choices.

   同义词authorizeemboldenenableencouragefortifyinspireliberatestrengthen

   反义词disableenervateundermineweaken