Strength and Influence

坚固的, 耐用的

The robust construction of the bridge ensured it could withstand heavy traffic and severe weather conditions.

桥梁的坚固结构确保它能够承受繁忙的交通和恶劣的天气条件。

确定, 建立

Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.

支配, 控制

In the competitive business world, companies strive to dominate their market.

在竞争激烈的商业世界中，公司努力主导他们的市场。

不可阻挡的, 无法停止的

The unstoppable force of the tsunami overwhelmed coastal defenses.

海啸的不可阻挡的力量压倒了沿海防御。

权威的, 具有权威性的

The professor's authoritative tone made the students take his lecture seriously.

教授的权威性语气让学生们认真对待他的讲座。

坚决的, 固执的

She was adamant about her decision to pursue a career in medicine, despite opposition from her family.

尽管家人反对，她坚持自己追求医学事业的决定。

低效的, 效率低下的

The inefficient process caused delays and wasted resources.

低效的流程导致了延误和资源浪费。

无力的, 无能为力的

He felt impotent in the face of the overwhelming challenges at work.

面对工作中压倒性的挑战，他感到无能为力。

无能的, 不胜任的

The incapable worker struggled with basic tasks and needed constant supervision.

无能的工人努力完成基本任务，需要不断监督。

无效的, 徒劳的

Their ineffectual efforts to stop the leak only made the problem worse.

他们为阻止泄漏所做的无效努力只会使问题变得更糟。

徒劳的, 无用的

Their attempts to repair the old machinery proved futile, as it was beyond repair.

他们试图修理旧机器的努力被证明是徒劳的，因为它已经无法修复了。

使衰弱, 削弱

Lack of exercise can enfeeble muscles over time.

缺乏运动可能会随着时间的推移削弱肌肉。

主要的, 占优势的

In their family, her father's opinions were predominant, shaping many decisions.

在他们的家庭中，父亲的意见是主导的，塑造了许多决定。

命令, 指令

The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions.

将军发出命令，要求部队向敌方阵地推进。

The baby birds in the nest were vulnerable to predators until they learned to fly.

迫使, 强迫

The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.

有说服力的论点迫使她改变了在这个问题上的立场。

强大的, 令人印象深刻的

Her formidable intellect made her a top contender for the prestigious scholarship.

她非凡的才智使她成为这一著名奖学金的有力竞争者。

优柔寡断的, 犹豫不决的

无牙的, 没有牙齿的

顽强的, 坚韧的

The tenacious advocate continued to fight for social justice even in the face of adversity.

顽强的倡导者即使在逆境中仍继续为社会正义而战。

无效的, 失灵的

超过, 超越

The car overtook us on the highway, speeding past at a rapid pace.

那辆车在高速公路上超过了我们，以极快的速度驶过。