yuán
dòng

common
technical
noun

Meaning of 原动力

原动力 means motive power; prime mover; the force that generates mechanical power; driving force; motivation; impetus. Pronounced yuán dòng lì.

  • motive power; prime mover; the force that generates mechanical power
  • driving force; motivation; impetus

Definitions & Examples

Shuǐ
diàn
yòng
shuǐ
de
yuán
dòng
zhuǎn
huà
wéi
diàn
néng
 

Hydroelectric power generation utilizes water's motive power to convert into electrical energy.

Zhè
tái
de
yuán
dòng
shì
diàn
 

The prime mover of this machine is electricity.

Zhēng
de
míng
kāi
le
yòng
néng
zuò
wéi
yuán
dòng
de
shí
dài
 

The invention of the steam engine ushered in an era of utilizing thermal energy as motive power.

Measure Words

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