新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

impetus

英  [ˈɪmpɪtəs]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 推动力 , 促进因素

    Something that gives a process impetus or an impetus makes it happen or progress more quickly.

    近义词

    stimulus

    双语例句

    例:

    The impetus for change came from lawyers.

    促进变革的动力来自于律师们。