动力
Definition
(noun) The impetus and driving force gained by a moving object
Examples
“团队的胜利给了他们取得成功所需的动力。”
“地铁一出站，车就又有了动力。”
Once the subway came out of the station, the car had momentum again.
“那块石头卡住了轮子，动力全没了。”
A rock jammed the wheel, and all the momentum was gone.
“下坡时别乱踩刹车，动力还够。”
Don't hit the brakes too much on the hill, it still has enough momentum.
“他把球推过台阶，想借着惯性和动力冲到门口。”
He pushed the ball over the steps, hoping it'd keep rolling on its own and make it to the door.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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