| 释义 |
mo·men·tum /məʊˈmentəm/([复] -tums 或 -ta /-tə/)
n.
1. 【物】动量，冲量
Do falling objects gain momentum? 下落物体的动量越来越大吗?
2. 冲力；势头
The runner's momentum carried him more than thirty feet over the finish line. 冲力把赛跑运动员带过终点线30多英尺。
The momentum toward victory seemed irreversible. 趋向胜利的势头似不可逆转。
The campaign began to gather (lose) momentum. 运动的势头开始增大(减弱)。
The style prevails and picks up momentum. 这式样很流行，而且越来越流行。
try to keep the momentum going 尽力保持发展的势头
3. 动力
The conference will develop a momentum that will overcome the obstacles. 会议将产生克服障碍的动力。
4. 【哲】要素，契机 [L: movement, moving power; 见 MOVEMENT] |