a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
双语例句
In the past, the great powers would wage war against helpless little countries so as to gain their land. 以前，势力强大的国家常同弱小无助的国家发动战争以获得土地。
"Do you think there'll ever be an international agreement to ban nuclear arms?" "As well expect the two great powers to set up a joint World Peace Fund!" "你认为将来会产生一个国际协议来禁止核武器吗？""那简直是指望两个超级大国建立一个合资的国际和平基金！"
She exhibited great powers of endurance during the climb. 她在攀登过程中表现出极大的耐力。
