propel

• 动词，表示推动、驱使某物向前或朝特定方向运动。

A verb used to indicate the act of driving, pushing, or causing something to move forward or in a particular direction.

1. Push or drive forwardB2formal

   To cause something to move forward or in a particular direction.

   推动或驱动向前

   • The engine propels the boat across the lake.
   • A strong wind propelled the sailboat forward.
   • The rocket's thrust propels it into space.

   同义词driveforceimpellaunchmovepushshootshovethrust

   反义词blockcheckhaltimpederestrainretardstop

2. Motivate or driveB2formal

   To cause someone to take action or achieve something.

   推动

   • Her passion for science propelled her to become a researcher.
   • The desire for success propelled him to work harder.
   • The inspiring speech propelled the team to victory.

   同义词driveencourageinspiremotivatepromptspurstimulateurge

   反义词deterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit