drive
gb/dɹˈaɪv/ us/dɹˈaɪv/
A1
Английский
~ 2000
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A1
action
1
Operate and control a vehicle
To make and control a car, bus, or other vehicle move.
Модель употребления:
to drive [a car/vehicle] [to a place]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'drive' with 'ride'; 'ride' is for being a passenger or controlling bikes/motorcycles, while 'drive' is for controlling cars or similar vehicles.
Синонимы
operate (More general; can refer to running any type of machine, not just vehicles.)
Антонимы
walk (Refers to moving on foot instead of using a vehicle.)
Коллокации
drive a car
|drive to work
|drive home
|drive carefully
|drive fast
Темы
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Примеры
- I learned to drive when I was sixteen.
- She drives to the office every morning.
- Please drive carefully in the rain.
- He drove the truck across the country.
- We took turns driving during the long trip.
Примеры для изучающих
- I can drive a car.
- My father drives to work.
- She drives fast on the highway.
- We drive to school every day.
- He drives to the store.
Глагол
B1
action
2
Cause someone to act or feel strongly
To make someone do something or feel something strongly.
Модель употребления:
to drive [someone] to [do something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this with physical driving of vehicles. Context usually makes it clear, but emotional/causal uses are figurative.
Синонимы
motivate (Implies encouragement toward action, often positive; 'drive' can be positive or negative.)
Антонимы
discourage (Means to make someone less willing or motivated to act.)
Коллокации
drive someone crazy
|drive change
|drive success
|drive innovation
Темы
emotions
|motivation
|communication
Примеры
- Her passion drives her to work long hours.
- The noise outside is driving me crazy.
- Poverty drove him to steal.
- Curiosity drives scientific discovery.
- Their determination drove the project forward.
Примеры для изучающих
- My parents drive me to study hard.
- The loud music drives me crazy.
- Hunger drove him to eat quickly.
- Her dream drives her to work every day.
- The teacher's words drove me to try again.
Существительное
A2
event
3
Journey in a vehicle
A trip in a car or other vehicle.
Модель употребления:
to go for [a/an] drive
Синонимы
ride ('Ride' is similar but also applies to bicycles and motorcycles; 'drive' refers specifically to motor vehicles.)
Антонимы
walk (Travel on foot instead of by vehicle.)
Коллокации
go for a drive
|long drive
|scenic drive
Темы
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Примеры
- We went for a drive along the coast.
- It’s a short drive from here to the city center.
- They took a long drive through the countryside.
- The drive to work takes about 30 minutes.
Примеры для изучающих
- We go for a drive in the city.
- It is a short drive to the park.
- They take a long drive on Sunday.
- The drive to school is ten minutes.
Существительное
B2
state
4
Strong determination or ambition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something and work hard at it.
Синонимы
ambition ('Ambition' often implies wanting success or power; 'drive' emphasizes energy and determination.)
Антонимы
apathy (Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or motivation.)
Коллокации
personal drive
|show drive
|lack of drive
Темы
emotions
|motivation
|work
Примеры
- His drive and dedication impressed everyone.
- You need a lot of drive to run your own business.
- She has the drive to succeed in any field.
Примеры для изучающих
- He has a strong drive to win.
- She shows great drive at work.
- I need more drive to finish my studies.
Существительное
technical
B1
entity
5
Computer data storage device
A part of a computer that keeps information and programs, like a hard disk or SSD.
Синонимы
disk drive (More specific term referring to devices that use disks as storage media.)
Антонимы
memory card (A different type of portable storage medium, often smaller and without moving parts.)
Коллокации
hard drive
|flash drive
|external drive
Темы
technology
Примеры
- I need to replace the hard drive in my laptop.
- She saved the files on an external drive.
- The computer can't find the boot drive.
Примеры для изучающих
- My computer has a big hard drive.
- I use a flash drive for my homework.
- The files are on the external drive.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
drive
IPA
GB/dɹˈaɪv/
US/dɹˈaɪv/
Слоги и ударение
drive (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (drive)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: drive
- Plural: drive, drives
Verb
- Base: drive
- 3rd Person Singular: drives
- Present Participle: driving
- Past: drove
- Past Participle: driven
Родственные слова
Forms
drives
noun
driving
verb
drove
verb
driven
verb
Core family
driver
noun A1
Related words
driveway
noun
Negative and opposite forms
driverless
adjective
Advanced or less common
drivable
adjective
Ключевые моменты
- Irregular past: drove Verb
- Irregular past participle: driven Verb
Выражения
drive home (a point)
1/dɹˈaɪv hˈoʊm ə pˈɔɪnt/
idiom
Emphasize an idea strongly and clearly
To say something in a strong way so people understand it well.
Примеры
- The teacher drove home the importance of studying every day.
- He used statistics to drive home his argument.
drive up prices
1/dɹˈaɪv ˈʌp pɹˈaɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause prices to rise sharply
To make the cost of something go higher.
Примеры
- The shortage of goods drove up prices.
- High demand is driving up housing costs.
go for a drive
1/ɡˈoʊ fɚ ə dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Take a trip in a vehicle for pleasure or travel
To travel in a car or other vehicle for fun or to get somewhere.
Примеры
- We decided to go for a drive along the coast.
- Let's go for a drive and see the countryside.
Sunday drive
1/sˈʌndˌeɪ dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Leisurely vehicle trip usually on Sunday for fun
A slow and relaxing trip in a car, often on Sunday, for fun.
Примеры
- They took a Sunday drive through the countryside.
- A Sunday drive is our weekend tradition.
drive someone crazy
1/dɹˈaɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn kɹˈeɪzi/
idiom
informal
Annoy or upset greatly
To make someone feel very annoyed, upset, or stressed.
Примеры
- The constant noise from the construction is driving me crazy.
- The constant noise is driving me crazy.
- Her constant complaining drives everyone crazy.
- Her questions were driving him crazy by the end of the day.