Phrase
driving force
noun
驱动力
a force that drives something forward or causes it to develop
- 1.
Impetus; a person or thing that causes, stimulates, or motivates something to happen.
推动力；促使或激励某事发生的人或事物
- 2.
The force that causes something to move or a physical process to occur.
导致某物移动或物理过程发生的力量
推动力；促使或激励某事发生的人或事物；导致某物移动或物理过程发生的力量
In use
Her love for music was the driving force behind her decision to learn the piano.
The desire to provide for his family is the driving force that keeps him working so hard.
Education and healthcare are the two driving forces that shape a country's future.
driving force behind sth
She was the driving force behind the project.
她是该项目背后的推动力。
driving force in sth
Innovation is a key driving force in the industry.
创新是该行业的关键驱动力。
driving force of sth
Connections
Confusing words
- motivation
- 动机 · motivation指内在心理原因，driving force更强调外推力或物理力量。
- impetus
- 推动力 · impetus指促使行动开始的推动力，driving force强调持续的驱动力。
Word family
- driving forces
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.