1. | ~ sth (+ adv./prep.) 推动;驱动;推进to move, drive or push sth forward or in a particular direction |
mechanically propelled vehicles 机动车辆 | |
He succeeded in propelling the ball across the line. 他成功地把球带过线。 |
2. | ~ sb + adv./prep. 驱使;迫使;推搡to force sb to move in a particular direction or to get into a particular situation |
He was grabbed from behind and propelled through the door. 有人从后面抓住他,把他推过门去。 | |
Fury propelled her into action. 怒火驱使她行动起来。 |