Definitions
v. to press something or move it away by applying force
推；按
v. to strongly encourage or force someone to act
敦促；迫使
n. an act of pushing or a determined effort
推动；大力争取
Example
Could you push the trolley while I carry these bags?
我来拿这些袋子，你能推一下手推车吗？
Schools should encourage academic progress without pushing students to compete constantly with their classmates.
学校应鼓励学生在学业上进步，而不是迫使他们不断与同学竞争。
Collocations
- push a button
- push someone to do something
- push for reform
- push up prices
Word family
- pushy (adj.)
Antonyms
- pull
Usage tip
push表示推，pull表示拉；push for意为力争。
FAQ
- What does push mean?
- to press something or move it away by applying force to strongly encourage or force someone to act an act of pushing or a determined effort
- How is push pronounced?
- UK /pʊʃ/, US /pʊʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
