No. 178 in Chinese
推动
To promote; to push forward.
In a sentence
这个项目的实施推动了科技的发展。
The implementation of this project has driven the development of technology.
推动 is used here to mean 'drive' or 'promote,' indicating the project's action of advancing technology.
推动改革是为了提高社会的效率。
Promoting reforms is aimed at improving societal efficiency.
推动 in this sentence means 'promote' or 'advance,' implying an effort to pursue and bring about reforms to enhance efficiency.
他推动门进了房间。
He pushed the door open and entered the room.
推动 is used literally here to mean 'push,' describing a physical action of moving the door.
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