propel

動詞

1. 1

   推進、推動、使前進

   The rocket is propelled by liquid fuel burning at high pressure.

   這枚火箭靠高壓燃燒的液態燃料推進。

2. 2

   驅使、促使、推上常用被動

   One hit song propelled her to international stardom overnight.

   一首暢銷歌曲讓她一夜之間躍升為國際巨星。

3. 3

   迫使、驅策

   Sheer desperation propelled him to ask his parents for money.

   純粹是走投無路才迫使他向父母開口借錢。