propelling

• 描述推动或促使某物向前运动的事物，常用于比喻意义，表示推进或促进进步。

Describes something that drives or pushes something forward, often used in a figurative sense to indicate advancement or progress.

1. Tending to or capable of propellingC1formal

   Having the ability or tendency to push or drive something forward.

   推进的

   • The propelling force of the engine was immense.
   • The propelling mechanism of the rocket was carefully designed.
   • The propelling motion of the swimmer's arms was powerful.

   同义词drivingimpellingmotivepropulsivethrusting

   反义词stopping

• 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