impulse
/ˈɪmpʌls/
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冲动；一时的念头
Definitions
n. A sudden strong desire to act without thinking carefully.
冲动；一时的念头
n. A brief electrical signal travelling through a nerve or circuit.
脉冲；神经冲动
n. Something that encourages an activity or development.
推动力；刺激
Example
I bought this bright yellow umbrella on impulse.
我一时冲动买了这把亮黄色的伞。
Online retailers often encourage consumers to act on impulse by presenting discounts as available for a limited time.
网络零售商常将折扣设为限时优惠，以此促使消费者冲动购物。
Collocations
- on impulse
- resist the impulse to
- nerve impulses
- impulse buying
Word family
- impulsive (adj.)
- impulsively (adv.)
- impulsiveness (n.)
Synonyms
- urge
Usage tip
on impulse表示一时冲动；后接动作常用impulse to do。
FAQ
- What does impulse mean?
- A sudden strong desire to act without thinking carefully. A brief electrical signal travelling through a nerve or circuit. Something that encourages an activity or development.
- How is impulse pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪmpʌls/, US /ˈɪmpʌls/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
