propel

[US]/prəˈpel/
[UK]/prəˈpel/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. 推进;驱使;驱策;激励
Word Forms
过去分词propelled
现在分词propelling
过去式propelled
第三人称单数propels
复数propels

Phrases & Collocations

propel forward

推进

propel a boat

推动船只

propel a rocket

发射火箭

propel growth

推动增长

propel innovation

推动创新

Example Sentences

Paddles are used especially to propel canoes and kayaks.

短桨特别用于划独木舟和小艇。

a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat.

用来推动轻舟或小船的没有桨架的短小的桨。

The German aerialist submerges his half-naked body in a bathtub filled with water then propels himself up a rope to fly, twist and spurt water.

这名德国的高空杂技师先将自己半裸的上身浸入水中,然后通过绳索做出飞身、曲和溅水花等动作。

The engine helps propel the car forward.

引擎帮助汽车向前推进。

She used a paddle to propel the canoe through the water.

她用桨推动独木舟在水中前进。

The strong wind helped to propel the sailboat across the lake.

强风帮助帆船横渡湖面。

The rocket engines are designed to propel the spacecraft into orbit.

火箭发动机被设计用来将航天器推入轨道。

The swimmer's powerful strokes propel him through the water.

游泳者有力的划水动作帮助他在水中前进。

The fans' cheers propel the team to victory.

球迷们的欢呼声推动着球队赢得胜利。

Innovation can propel a company to success.

创新可以推动公司取得成功。

Hard work and dedication can propel you towards your goals.

努力工作和奉献可以推动你朝着目标前进。

Positive feedback can propel someone's confidence.

积极的反馈可以推动某人的信心。

Education is a powerful tool to propel social change.

教育是推动社会变革的强大工具。

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