to give sb the ability and confidence to control the situation they are in 使能够；使控制局势◆The Internet empowers consumers to shop efficiently. 互联网可以提高消费者的购物效率。◆A successful business requires an empowered workforce. 一家成功的企业要给予员工自主权。
() to give sb the power or authority to do sth 给（某人）…的权力；授权◆Congress has empowered a committee to investigate the claims. 国会已经授权一个委员会调查这些指控。SYNauthorize