impetus

英 [ˈɪm.pɪ.təs]      美 [ˈɪm.pə.t̬əs]
  • n. 动力;促进;冲力
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impetus 推动,促进,刺激

im-,进入,使,-pet,追逐,冲击,词源同compete,appetite.引申词义推动,促进,刺激等。

impetus (n.)
early 15c., impetous "rapid movement, rush;" 1640s, with modern spelling, "force with which a body moves, driving force," from Latin impetus "attack, assault, onset, impulse, violence, vigor, force, passion," related to impetere "to attack," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + petere "aim for, rush at" (see petition (n.)).
1. This is the primary impetus behind the economic recovery.
这是促使经济复苏的主要动力.
2. The treaty gave a fresh impetus to trade.
这条约使双方的贸易又推进了一步.
3. Children need an impetus to study.
儿童学习需要动力.
4. This is an encouragement [ impetus ] to us.
这是对我们的 鞭策.
5. Her speech gave an impetus to my ideas.
她的讲话激发了我的思绪.

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