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sea power

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˈsea ˌpower noun  1. [uncountable]PMN the size and strength of a country’s navy 〔一国的〕海上力量,海军实力2. [countable]PMN a country with a powerful navy 海军强国
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sea powerIn a sea power economy, vested interests are in open markets and free trade.For Mahan sea power was critical, for Mackinder a particular land mass.The most difficult strategic question was whether sea power was any longer the foundation upon which the Three Pillars could continue to stand.
ˈsea ˌpower nounChineseSyllable
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sea power
ˈsea ˌpower noun
1. [uncountable] the size and strength of a country’s navy
2. [countable] a country with a powerful navy


sea powerBrE /ˈsiː paʊə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈsiː paʊər/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the ability to control the seas with a strong navy 海上力量;海军实力 [countable] a country with a strong navy 海军强国