| 释义 |
im·pulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n. | vt.& vi.
I n.
1. 推动，驱使；冲力，推力
give an impulse to the development of the friendly relations between the two countries 促进两国友好关系的发展
the impulse of curiosity 好奇心的驱使
the impulse of a wave 浪的冲力
the impulse towards democracy 趋向民主的推动力
2. 推动作用，冲力作用
3. 冲动；突然的欲愿，一时的念头
a man of impulse 易冲动的人
He is ruled by his impulses. 他受冲动支配。
act out of (或 on, upon) blind impulse 凭盲目的冲动行事
On (an) impulse she told the driver to turn and go east. 一时冲动之下，她要司机转弯向东驶去。
repress the impulse to dial sb.'s number 打消拨某人电话号码的突发念头
4. 建议；怂恿
yield timidly to the impulses of others 胆怯地屈服于他人的煽动
5. 【生理】神经冲动
The nerves carry impulses to the brain. 神经把冲动传送至大脑。
6. 【物】冲量；【电】脉冲
II vt.& vi.
推动，促进
[< L impulsus a pushing against, incitement < impellere to impel] |