英英單字圖文記憶(027)
propel [prəˋpɛl]:
To propel something in a particular direction means to cause it to move in that direction.
分解:前綴pro = to drive forward;字根pel = to drive/push。
分析:向前 (pro) 推動 (pel)= 推進;推動;驅動;驅使。
For example,
They use oars to propel boats.
他們用漿推進船隻。
a person propelled by ambition. 一個為野心所驅策的人。
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