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-derivedCommon 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.