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driving

UK //ˈdraɪvɪŋ//US //ˈdraɪvɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'driven',意为'推动'或'驱使',与古英语 'drīfan' 相关,意为'驱使'或'推进'。

noun

❶ 驾驶的行为或过程,指操控车辆使其移动的活动,通常需要特定的技能和注意力。

“She enjoys driving through the countryside on weekends.”

(她喜欢在周末开车穿过乡村。)

“Driving in heavy traffic can be very stressful.”

(在交通拥堵时驾驶会让人感到压力很大。)

同义词:motoring, piloting, steering

adjective

❶ 形容具有强大推动力或影响力的,常用于描述力量、因素或动机。

“The driving force behind the project was her passion.”

(推动这个项目的动力是她的热情。)

“He has a driving ambition to succeed.”

(他有一种强烈的成功欲望。)

同义词:compelling, forceful, powerful

常见短语

driving license — 驾驶执照,官方颁发的允许个人驾驶机动车辆的证件。

“You need a valid driving license to rent a car.”

(你需要有效的驾驶执照才能租车。)

driving force — 推动力,指促使某事发生或发展的主要因素或动力。

“Innovation is the driving force behind the company's growth.”

(创新是公司成长的主要推动力。)