propel

动词

1. 1

   推进、推动、使前进

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

   这枚火箭靠高压燃烧的液态燃料推进。

2. 2

   驱使、促使、推上常用被动

   One hit song propelled her to international stardom overnight.

   一首畅销歌曲让她一夜之间跃升为国际巨星。

3. 3

   迫使、驱策

   Sheer desperation propelled him to ask his parents for money.

   纯粹是走投无路才迫使他向父母开口借钱。