power level

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A symbolic and often arbitrary unit of measurement representing strength and fighting ability. Japanese,especially,slang
    — Miku's power level skyrockets up to 15,000 during the big battle in episode 31.
  2. An interest or specialized knowledge in a subject seen as uncool, especially related to video games and otaku culture. Internet,broadly
    — The black and gold paint job is a subtle but still stylish way to hide your power level.
  3. Extreme political views, especially those on the far right. Internet,broadly
    — The message of the posters originate from a strategy called "Hiding your power level" or publicly disavowing Nazis and painting any opposition to this message as anti-white racism, the news site reported.
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see power, level.
    — This is a heavy-duty fridge that operates on a higher power level than most households can supply.

词形变化

power levels plural

词源

The figurative senses are a reference to the Japanese franchise Dragon Ball, where many characters have "power levels" indicating how powerful they are. Calque of 戦闘力, the term used in the original Japanese dialogue.
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