motive power

短语

[经] 动力

词形变化

motive powers 复数 motive powers

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The power that enables something to move.

    动力

    原动力

    比喻 不可数

    Using electricity as motive power for railroads will do away with fuel trains, tenders, coal handling, water, and all that.

  2. 2.

    The locomotives or other powered units that operate on a railway.

    不可数 交通

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