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superiority / dominance / advantage
HSK 3
circumstances / situation / terrain / CL: 個|个
HSK 4
trend; tendency
HSK 4
imposing manner / loftiness / grandeur / energetic looks / vigor
HSK 7-9
strong / powerful / (linguistics) emphatic / intensive
HSK 6
an upturn / an upward trend
attitude / position (on an issue etc)
HSK 7-9
competition between three rivals / tripartite confrontation
overall trend
posture / position
HSK 7-9
(military) offensive
vulnerable / weak
HSK 7-9
inferior / disadvantaged
HSK 7-9
the overall state of affairs in the world (esp. in political or historical terms); the prevailing trend across the nation or empire
to borrow sb's authority / to seize an opportunity
power / influence
equilibrium of forces / balance of power
to seize the opportunity / to strike while the iron is hot
gesture; sign; signal
HSK 7-9
(idiom) to bluff; to bluster; to make an empty show of strength
situation; circumstance
posture / situation
electromotive force
to adopt an attitude / to strike a posture
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power / influence / potential / momentum / tendency / trend / situation / conditions / outward appearance / sign / gesture / male genitals
to take advantage / to seize an opportunity / in passing / without taking extra trouble / conveniently
HSK 7-9
Internet slang for 長知識|长知识
condition of an injury
HSK 7-9
marketing campaign
sale
terrain / topography relief
to win power / to get authority / to become dominant
(Western-style) horoscope
decline (in fortune)
upward trend; tendency to increase
rich and powerful (idiom)
feature
attitude / mindset / prejudice
to curry favor (idiom); playing up to those in power / social climbing
state of affairs
to rely on power
might / power and influence
lit. a force to smash bamboo (idiom); fig. irresistible force
current situation / circumstances / current trend
horoscope / one's fortune
situation / state (of affairs)
HSK 7-9
to spread one's voice wide (idiom); wide publicity
to examine and judge the situation
to predominate / to occupy a dominant position
how well a crop (or plant) is growing / growth
defensive position / guard
to assume a fighting stance / (fig.) to take the offensive
intensity of a fire / lively / flourishing
topography of a mountain / features of a mountain
to lose power and influence
rising trend / upward momentum (e.g. in prices)
to go against the trend
lively / full of vigor / vibrant / spirited
degree of seriousness of an illness / patient's condition
Dongshi or Tungshih township in Yunlin county 雲林縣|云林县, Taiwan
fame and power / prestige / influence / impetus / momentum
(Tw) excuse me; to be sorry (from Taiwanese, Tai-lo pr. [pháinn-sè])
posturing / pretentious / affected
wealth and influence
tendency / trend / path
army strength / military prowess or potential
current situation
a dog threatens based on master's power (idiom); to use one's position to bully others
momentum of sth approaching
unconventional
to boost support or interest / to campaign / to promote
to neuter / neutered
battle array / disposition of forces / situation / circumstance
national strength / situation in a state
nuclear parity
to put on an act (idiom); to pose / to show theatrical affectation / to indulge in histrionics
drill (in sword play) / to thrash around / to demonstrate gymnastic skills / to solicit financial help (in an indirect way) / to show off
nuclear potential
style / manner
to judge the hour and size up the situation / to take stock
magnetomotive force
to take advantage of a favorable situation / to seize an opportunity
(human) penis (TCM)
expert flower grower


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