| 词汇 | impetus |
| 释义 | impetus 1 ENTRIES FOUND: impetus (noun) impetus /ˈɪmpətəs/ noun impetus /ˈɪmpətəs/ noun Learner's definition of IMPETUS 1 : a force that causes something (such as a process or activity) to be done or to become more active推动；促进；刺激 [noncount] His discoveries have given impetus to further research.他的发现推动了进一步的研究。 The movement is now gaining/losing impetus. [=momentum]这项运动现在正在增加/失去势头。 [singular] Her work provided the major impetus [=stimulus] behind the movement.她的工作是这项运动的主要推动力。 — often + for The tragic accident became an impetus for changing the safety regulations.这一悲惨事故成为更改安全制度的推动力。 — sometimes followed by to + verb有时接动词不定式 His discoveries have given researchers the impetus to try something new.他的发现让研究人员有了创新的动力。 2 [noncount] technical : a force that causes an object to begin moving or to continue to move动力；动能 |
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