Push
Pronunciation:pʊʃ
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 推
- 推动
- 推挤
Definitions
verb
Definition
To exert force on someone or something to move it away from oneself.
In ZH
施加力气在某人或某物上使其远离自己
Examples
- Please push the door to open it.
- She pushed the stroller up the hill.
- He pushed the limits of his endurance.
Cultural Notes
In English-speaking cultures, 'push' can also refer metaphorically to encouraging someone to do something or to try harder.
noun
Definition
An act of pushing; a forceful movement in a specific direction.
In ZH
推动的动作；朝着特定方向的力量移动
Examples
- The push from the crowd made him lose his balance.
- She gave the bike a gentle push to start it.
- With one final push, they moved the car out of the mud.
Cultural Notes
The term 'push' can also symbolize motivation or encouragement, such as in 'a push to succeed'.