impetus
n
1 [U, sing] ~ (to sth/to do sth) thing that encourages a process to develop more quickly 推动; 刺激; 促进
The treaty gave
(a) fresh impetus to trade. 这条约使双方的贸易又推进了一步.
2 [U] force with which sth moves 推动力.
spreadvt.& vi. 伸开;展开;(使)传播;(使)散布;
n. 范围;连续的一段时间;
vt. 涂;把…覆盖在…上(over);把…敲平;散发(气、烟等);
vi. (景色、景致)展现;传开;(人群)散开;软化;
adj. 张开的;[语言学]双唇展开的;(宝石)扁薄发光的;(文章、照片等)跨两栏(或多栏)的;
suitn. 一套外衣;西装,套装;诉讼;恳求;
vt. 适合于(某人);尤指服装、颜色等相配;合身;适宜;
vi. 合适,相称;
Pierre and I borrowed the money and bought the necklace. During the next ten years we both worked day and night to pay back the money we had borrowed. That's why I now look so old. Well, after all these years we've at last paid back all the money.