| 释义 |
propel/prəˈpel ||; prəˈpɛl/verb [t] (propelling;propelled) to move, drive or push sb/sth forward or in a particular direction 推进；推动propel• ⇨ catapult/propel pro·pel /prə`pɛl; prəˈpel/v [t] -lled, -lling 1. if something propels you into an activity or profession, it makes you do it 推动，驱策，激励:◇the actress's striking good looks helped propel her to stardom. 这位女演员的绝色美貌驱策她登上了明星的宝座。 2. to move or push something forwards 推动，推进:◇old ships propelled by steam 由蒸汽推动的老式船 |