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-derivedCommon 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.