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mo·men·tum /mo`mɛntəm; məʊˈmentəm/
n [U]
1 the force or energy that makes a moving object continue to move 〔使物体继续运动的〕冲力，动力:
gain/gather momentum (=move faster and faster) 获得动力; 加速: The rock gained momentum as it rolled down the hill. 石块滚下山时，速度越来越快。
2 the ability to keep increasing, developing, or being more successful 势头; 动力:
gain/gather momentum (=begin to increase or develop more quickly) 日益增长［发展］: The election campaign is rapidly gathering momentum. 竞选运动的势头正变得日益强劲。
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