动力

dònglì

HSK 6

动力 — dònglì

1. motive power; the force that makes a machine or vehicle move

   这台发动机的动力很强，可以载重货物。 zhè tái fādòngjī de dònglì hěn qiáng kěyǐ zàizhòng huòwù — The engine's power is strong; it can carry heavy loads.

2. motivation; impetus; the driving force behind action or development

   他学习的动力来自想要考上大学的愿望。 tā xuéxí de dònglì láizì xiǎngyào kǎoshàng dàxué de yuànwàng — His motivation to study comes from the desire to get into university.