1. | ~ sb (to do sth) 授权;给(某人)…的权力to give sb the power or authority to do sth |
The courts were empowered to impose the death sentence for certain crimes. 法院有权因某些罪行判处罪犯死刑。 |
2. | ~ sb (to do sth) 增加(某人的)自主权;使控制局势to give sb more control over their own life or the situation they are in |
The movement actively empowered women and gave them confidence in themselves. 这场运动使女性更能主动掌握自己的命运,对自己充满信心。 |