| 释义 |
im·pe·tus /ˈɪmpɪtəs/
n.
1. 推动，促进；推动力；刺激
the primary impetus behind the economic recovery 促进经济复苏的主要推动力
under the President's impetus 在总统的推动之下
His enthusiasm is an impetus for the team. 他的热情对全队是一种鼓舞。
give (an) impetus to trade 促进贸易
2. 【物】动量
the impetus of a moving automobile 行进中汽车的动量
[L: attack < impetere to assail < IM-: in-¹ ＋ petere to make for, seek out] |