| 单词 | thrust |
| 释义 | thrust /thrust/, v. , thrust, thrusting, n. v.t. 1. to push forcibly; shove; put or drive with force: He thrust his way through the crowd. She thrust a dagger into his back. 2. to put boldly forth or impose acceptance of: to thrust oneself into a conversation between others; to thrust a dollar into the waiter's hand. 3. to extend; present: He thrust his fist in front of my face. 4. Archaic. to stab or pierce, as with a sword: She thrust his back with a dagger. v.i. 5. to push against something. 6. to push or force one's way, as against obstacles or through a crowd. 7. to make a thrust, lunge, or stab at something. n. 8. an act or instance of thrusting; a forcible push or shove; lunge or stab. 9. a lunge or stab, as with a sword. 10. Mech. a linear reactive force exerted by a propeller, propulsive gases, etc., to propel a ship, aircraft, etc. 11. Geol. a compressive strain in the crust of the earth that, in its most characteristic development, produces reverse or thrust faults. 12. the main point, purpose, or essence: The thrust of his speech was an urgent appeal for votes. 13. Mach. a pushing force or pressure exerted by a thing or a part against a contiguous one. 14. Archit. the downward and outward force exerted by an arch on each side. 15. an organized military attack; assault; offensive. [1125-75; ME thrusten, thrysten (v.) < ON thrysta to thrust, force, press] |
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