propel
propel
(propelled, propelling)
(propelled, propelling)
- [with obj.]drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forwards
推进，推
the boat is propelled by using a very long paddle.
这条小船是靠长桨推进的。
[as adj., in combination -propelled]a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
火箭推进的枪榴弹发射筒。
■[with obj. and adverbial of direction](figurative)spur or drive into a particular situation
(喻)推动，刺激，驱策
fear propelled her out of her stillness.
恐惧打破了她的平静。
- late Middle English (in the sense 'expel, drive out'): from Latin propellere, from pro- 'forward' + pellere 'to drive'
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