I cannot recall any other instance in modern times in which a huge and mighty state crumbled to dust.我想不出当代还有哪个疆域辽阔、国力强大的国家像这样分崩离析、灰飞烟灭。The kingdom's power declined.王国的国力衰退了。The country's power extends far beyond its military capabilities.该国国力远远大于其军事力量。