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单词 propel
释义 propel /prəˈpel/ vt.(propels,propelling,propelled)
1.(impel forwards)推动;驱动

The tiny rocket is designed to propel the spacecraft toward Mars.这个小火箭用于推动航天器飞向火星。

The boat is propelled solely by wind power.这艘船只靠风力推进。

Rebecca took Steve's elbow and propelled him towards the staircase.丽贝卡抓着史蒂夫的胳膊肘, 把他推向楼梯。

2.(spur into)促使;驱使
+ activity, career促使某人从事某事

University fees was the issue which propelled her into politics.大学的学费问题促使她从政。

It was a shooting star that propelled me into astronomy in the first place.最初是一颗流星促使我从事天文学。

(motivated)受某事物驱使

He is propelled by both guilt and the need to avenge his father.他受到内疚感和为父报仇之心的双重驱使。

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