| 释义 |
pro·pel
\prəˈpel, prōˈ-\ transitive verb
(propelled ; propelled ; propelling ; propels)
Etymology: Middle English propellen, from Latin propellere, from pro before + pellere to drive — more at for, felt
1. obsolete : to drive away : drive out : expel
2. : to impel forward or onward : push ahead by imparting motion : give motive power to : drive onward
< a locomotive propelled by electricity >
< the use of steam to propel ships >
3. : to give an impelling motive or impetus to : urge on
< had long been propelled by greed and ambition >
Synonyms: see push |