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empower

/ɪmˈpaʊɚ/

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to give someone the authority or ability to do something

赋权；使有能力

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The new policy will empower local schools to choose their own materials.
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新政策将赋予地方学校自主选择教材的权力。
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Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpaʊɚ/

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