propulsive
UK/prə'pʌlsɪv/US/prә'pʌlsiv/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Having or providing the power to drive something forward
推进的；有推动力的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpro- (forward) + puls (push) + -ive (having the nature of) = able to push forward; the adjective of propulsion.
Root pel still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.propulsive force推进力
- 2.propulsive power推动力／驱动力
- 3.[propulsive energy]推进能量
- 4.propulsive thrust推力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The engine delivers enormous propulsive force.