► 名詞勢力  [(1)せいりょく]    
meaning:  power  rank: 2☆ 
米国では
過激派が勢力を
拡大している ⇨ In US radicals, extremists are increasing their influences  
(☛ Influential power in society)More examples:- 新興勢力の暴力団 ⇨ A new mafia that is gaining power
 - 彼等は勢力を広げようとしている ⇨ They are trying to broaden their areas of dominance
 - 彼は政界の混乱の中を旨く立ち回って勢力を得た ⇨ He maneuvered skillfully during the political turmoil and gained power
 - 彼は他の派閥を味方に引き入れて勢力を拡大した ⇨ He brought in other factions on his side and expanded his power