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(idiomatic) Having a strong desire for power. / (electronics) Of a device, using or requiring a lot of electrical power.

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power-hungry

Source Word

power-hungry

idiomatic

Japanese Meaning

権力を強く欲する、権力欲の強い（イディオム的表現） / 電力を大量に必要とする、電力消費が大きい（電子機器の文脈）

The power-hungry CEO pursued every merger relentlessly, convinced that acquiring control was the only path to success.

権力欲が強いCEOは、支配を手に入れることだけが成功への道だと信じ、あらゆる合併を容赦なく追求した。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Having a strong desire for power.

The accused politician was a power-hungry man who broke the law so he could help his buddies.

Sense（2）

(electronics) Of a device, using or requiring a lot of electrical power.

The latest model is also the most power-hungry in the lineup.

more power-hungry

（ comparative ）

most power-hungry

（ superlative ）