to drive; to propel; to motivate
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to drive; to set in motion; to power
Often used in mechanical, electrical, or technical contexts for physical movement.
Zhè这
tái台
fā发
dòng动
jī机
yóu由
diàn电
lì力
qū驱
dòng动
。
This engine is powered by electricity.
Kě可
yǐ以
yòng用
shuǐ水
lì力
lái来
qū驱
dòng动
zhè这
ge个
mò磨
fáng坊
。
This mill can be driven by water power.
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Suǒ所
yǒu有
lún轮
zi子
dōu都
yóu由
yī一
gēn根
liàn链
tiáo条
qū驱
dòng动
。
All the wheels are driven by a single chain.
verb
to motivate; to impel; to compel
Used for abstract forces like emotions, interests, or motivations that cause someone to act.
Zhè这
xiē些
dào盗
bǎn版
xíng行
wéi为
shì是
yóu由
jù巨
dà大
lì利
rùn润
qū驱
dòng动
de的
。
These acts of piracy are driven by huge profits.
Tā他
de的
hào好
qí奇
xīn心
qū驱
shǐ使
tā他
bù不
duàn断
tàn探
suǒ索
。
His curiosity drives him to keep exploring.
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Shì市
chǎng场
xū需
qiú求
de的
zēng增
zhǎng长
qū驱
dòng动
zhe着
gōng公
sī司
de的
kuài快
sù速
fā发
zhǎn展
。
The growth in market demand is driving the company's rapid development.
Shì是
shén什
me么
qū驱
dòng动
nǐ你
zuò做
chū出
zhè这
ge个
jué决
dìng定
？
What motivated you to make this decision?