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propel

🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpel/🇺🇸 US/prәu'pel/
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Definitions

v.

To drive or push something forward with force; to cause someone to move toward a situation or result

推进,驱动;促使

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
pelpush, drive
=propel

Common Collocations

  • 1.propel forward向前推进
  • 2.propel to fame一举成名
  • 3.jet-propelled喷气推进的
  • 4.propel growth推动增长

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rocket engines propel the spacecraft into orbit.

  • 2.

    The rocket engines propel the spacecraft at tremendous speed into orbit.

  • 3.

    Her breakthrough research propelled her to the forefront of the scientific community.

  • 4.

    Strong winds propelled the sailing boat swiftly across the bay.

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