Exercise power over Meaning in English
expression
释义
To control or influence someone or something by using one's authority, strength, or position.
用法与细微差别
Formal and often used in legal, political, or historical contexts. Common with prepositions: 'exercise power over people/resources.' Implies active use of power, not just possession. Do not confuse with 'have power over', which means simply possessing power.
例句
The king exercised power over his subjects.
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Managers sometimes exercise power over employees in the office.
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Parents exercise power over their children's decisions.
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Some governments exercise power over the media to control information.
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It's unfair for one team to exercise power over the rules just because they’re winning.
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He didn't want to exercise power over others, even when he had the chance.
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