firepower
/ˈfaɪəpaʊə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfaɪərpaʊər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpau̇(-ə)r/ (ame, mw)
firepower — noun
1. how many weapons a fighting force has and how powerful those weapons are when us
how many weapons a fighting force has and how powerful those weapons are when used together in battle.
The rebel army lacked the firepower to break through the government lines.
lacked the firepower to + infinitive — military shortfall pattern
Pim watched as the navy ship displayed its massive firepower during the harbour drill.
displayed/showed + firepower — collocation for demonstrating capability
With twelve heavy guns on board, the new warship has impressive firepower.
Karim's unit was outnumbered, but their tanks gave them superior firepower over the enemy.
The general ordered more troops to join the attack because their current firepower was not enough.
- armament
more formal; refers to the weapons themselves rather than the destructive capacity
- weaponry
covers the collection of weapons available, without emphasising combat capability
- military might
broader; includes troops, equipment, and strategy, not just weapon strength
文法句型
firepower of [force]
superior firepower
用法筆記
Almost always uncountable; never pluralised as 'firepowers'. Subject is usually a military force, ship, or vehicle; treated as a single combined capability rather than individual weapons.