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propel
[英] [prəˈpel] [美] [prəˈpɛl] 生词本

vt.

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1. VERB 推进；推 To propel something in a particular direction means to cause it to move in that direction. 

  • The tiny rocket is attached to the spacecraft and is designed to propel it toward Mars.

    小火箭捆绑在宇宙飞船上，用于推动飞船飞向火星。

  • -propelled combines with nouns to form adjectives which indicate how something, especially a weapon, is propelled.（与名词连用构成形容词）表示“…驱动的”，“由…推动的”

    • ...rocket-propelled grenades.

      火箭推动的榴弹

    • ...the first jet-propelled aeroplane.

      首架喷气式飞机

2. VERB 推动；激励；驱策 If something propels you into a particular activity, it causes you to do it. 

  • 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。

  • 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。

Verb

1. cause to move forward with force;

  • "Steam propels this ship"

2. give an incentive for action;

  • "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
1. Paddles are used especially to propel canoes and kayaks.
短桨特别用于划独木舟和小艇。

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