prime mover

原动力,原动者,原动力装置,原动机

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : Mechanics. the initial agent, as wind or electricity, that puts a machine in motion.a machine, as a water wheel or steam engine, that receives and modifies energy as supplied by some natural source.
- : means of towing a cannon, as an animal, truck, or tractor.
- : Also called unmoved mover. Aristotelianism. that which is the first cause of all movement and does not itself move.
- : a person or thing that initiates or gives power and cohesion to something, as an idea, endeavor, or organization.

nouncause

Synonyms

That spirit, the Columbia University professor suggested, “may even have been the prime mover in the development of language itself.”
He has been considered a kingmaker, a prime mover behind Republican candidates from Corbett to 2018’s GOP gubernatorial nominee Scott Wagner, as well as dozens more down-ballot candidates.
Domestically, the prime minister maintains the dubious line that he is the only man who can keep the still-fragile peace.
Hamish Marshall himself is a former staffer of Prime Minister Harper.
Castro actually flew up to Montreal to be a pallbearer at the 2000 funeral of a beloved Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau.
A prime example: your “real name” policy, which unfairly targeted the LGBTQ community.
When they were working together, 35 years ago, she was in her prime and one of the most beautiful women in the world.
But,” said the prime minister of Flatland, starting a difficulty, “who is to be greatest chief?
The Minister pointed out to them the attendant difficulties, and referred them to the Prime Minister.
Even then the Prime Minister was with difficulty prevented from bowling during forbidden hours.
Thimbletoes doesn't fancy that, you know, because the Prime Minister has all the honey he wants, by way of a salary.
Spencer Perceval, prime minister of Great Britain, shot in the lobby of the house of commons.