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impetus
UK ['ɪm.pɪ.təs] US [-pə.tˌəs] noun [S or U]
■something which encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective 推动，促进，刺激•The recent publicity surrounding homelessness has given (a) fresh impetus to the cause.最近围绕无家可归者的宣传对这项事业是一股新的推动力。 |