drive
gb/dɹˈaɪv/ us/dɹˈaɪv/
A1
英语
~ 2000
义项
0 个义项
动词
A1
action
1
Operate and control a vehicle
To make and control a car, bus, or other vehicle move.
用法模式：
to drive [a car/vehicle] [to a place]
常见错误：
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.
近义词
operate (More general; can refer to running any type of machine, not just vehicles.)
反义词
walk (Refers to moving on foot instead of using a vehicle.)
搭配
drive a car
|drive to work
|drive home
|drive carefully
|drive fast
主题
transportation
|daily life
|travel
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
动词
B1
action
2
Cause someone to act or feel strongly
To make someone do something or feel something strongly.
用法模式：
to drive [someone] to [do something]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with physical driving of vehicles. Context usually makes it clear, but emotional/causal uses are figurative.
近义词
motivate (Implies encouragement toward action, often positive; 'drive' can be positive or negative.)
反义词
discourage (Means to make someone less willing or motivated to act.)
搭配
drive someone crazy
|drive change
|drive success
|drive innovation
主题
emotions
|motivation
|communication
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
名词
A2
event
3
Journey in a vehicle
A trip in a car or other vehicle.
用法模式：
to go for [a/an] drive
近义词
ride ('Ride' is similar but also applies to bicycles and motorcycles; 'drive' refers specifically to motor vehicles.)
反义词
walk (Travel on foot instead of by vehicle.)
搭配
go for a drive
|long drive
|scenic drive
主题
transportation
|daily life
|travel
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
名词
B2
state
4
Strong determination or ambition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something and work hard at it.
近义词
ambition ('Ambition' often implies wanting success or power; 'drive' emphasizes energy and determination.)
反义词
apathy (Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or motivation.)
搭配
personal drive
|show drive
|lack of drive
主题
emotions
|motivation
|work
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- He has a strong drive to win.
- She shows great drive at work.
- I need more drive to finish my studies.
名词
technical
B1
entity
5
Computer data storage device
A part of a computer that keeps information and programs, like a hard disk or SSD.
近义词
disk drive (More specific term referring to devices that use disks as storage media.)
反义词
memory card (A different type of portable storage medium, often smaller and without moving parts.)
搭配
hard drive
|flash drive
|external drive
主题
technology
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- My computer has a big hard drive.
- I use a flash drive for my homework.
- The files are on the external drive.
语法
词典原形
drive
IPA
GB/dɹˈaɪv/
US/dɹˈaɪv/
音节与重音
drive （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (drive)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: drive
- Plural: drive, drives
Verb
- Base: drive
- 3rd Person Singular: drives
- Present Participle: driving
- Past: drove
- Past Participle: driven
词族
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
语法重点
- Irregular past: drove Verb
- Irregular past participle: driven Verb
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.
例句
- 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.