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impetus

🇬🇧 UK/'ɪmpɪtəs/🇺🇸 US/'impitәs/
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Definitions

n.

A force or factor that encourages or drives something forward; a stimulus or momentum.

推动力,动力;促进因素

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
petseek, aim, strive
+
ussuffix
=impetus

Common Collocations

  • 1.provide impetus提供推动力
  • 2.give impetus给予动力
  • 3.economic impetus经济动力

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The scandal gave new impetus to calls for government reform.

  • 2.

    The economic stimulus provided impetus for business growth.

  • 3.

    Her success gave impetus to others in the organization.

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