pro·pel/prə`pɛl; prəˈpel/ v [T] -lled, -lling 1 if something propels you into an activity or profession, it makes you do it 推动，驱策，激励: The actress's striking good looks helped propel her to stardom. 这位女演员的绝色美貌驱策她登上了明星的宝座。 2 to move or push something forwards 推动，推进: old ships propelled by steam 由蒸汽推动的老式船