驱
drive livestock; run fast; drive away
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to drive (livestock); to herd
Used specifically for guiding and controlling horses, oxen and other draft animals.
He drove his horse forward and crossed the entire grassland.
The herder drove the flock of sheep to the water source.
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The rider drove his horse over the last obstacle.
Ancient soldiers drove their horses towards the enemy camp.
He drove the donkey cart slowly up the mountain road.
verb
to run quickly; to gallop
formalOften used in fixed phrases or formal written contexts to describe rapid movement.
The PLA soldiers advanced unimpeded and quickly captured the enemy stronghold.
Two teams of vehicles raced side by side towards the finish line.
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The cheetah sprinted forward and caught up with its prey in an instant.
The athletes ran neck and neck, with fierce competition.
The motorcade advanced unimpeded and passed the border checkpoint smoothly.
verb
to drive away; to expel; to remove
Used for getting rid of people, pests, unwanted things or abstract threats.
The government decided to deport foreigners who entered the country illegally.
We must get rid of the unhealthy trends around us.
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This insect repellent can effectively drive away mosquitoes and insects.
The villagers worked together to drive away the wild boars that broke into the farmland.
The school has taken measures to eliminate campus bullying.