to propel
01
推进, 推动
to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward
Transitive: to propel sth
例子
The boat's engine propels it swiftly across the water.
船的发动机推动它快速穿过水面。
Using a rocket booster, they propelled the spacecraft into orbit.
使用火箭助推器，他们将航天器推进到轨道。
02
推动, 激励
to provide a reason or motivation for someone to take action
Ditransitive: to propel sb to do sth
例子
The inspiring speech by the coach served to propel the team to give their best effort in the upcoming match.
教练鼓舞人心的演讲推动了球队在即将到来的比赛中竭尽全力。
The promise of recognition and rewards was enough to propel employees to work extra hours to meet the deadline.
认可和奖励的承诺足以推动员工加班以满足截止日期。
词汇树
propellant
propeller
propelling
propel
