Brian started the engine and pulled away slowly, but picked up speed once he entered Oakwood Drive.
布赖恩发动引擎，慢慢驶离，但上了奥克伍德大道后就开始加速。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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The final step came when steam was introduced into the cylinder to drive the piston backward as well as forward, thereby increasing the speed of the engine and cutting its fuel consumption.
最后一步是将蒸汽引入气缸，使得活塞前后推动，从而提高了发动机的速度，降低了燃料消耗。
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The drive for improved living conditions has been an engine of growth.