impulsion
UK/ɪmˈpʌlʃ(ə)n/US/im'pʌlʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A driving force or urge that moves someone to act
推动力；冲动；驱使
Root Breakdown
Native Englishim- (in) + puls (push) + -ion (act/state) = the noun of impel; an inner driving force. Rarer than impulse, with a more formal, abstract feel.
Root pel still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.impulsion to...的冲动
- 2.sudden impulsion突然的冲动
Example Sentences
- 1.
He acted under the impulsion of fear rather than reason.