impetus
US /ˈɪm.pə.t̬əs/
UK /ˈɪm.pə.t̬əs/
1.
momentum, dorongan
the force or energy with which a body moves
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The ball gathered impetus as it rolled down the hill.
Bola itu mengumpul momentum semasa ia bergolek menuruni bukit.
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The rocket gained impetus as it ascended.
Roket itu mendapat momentum semasa ia naik.
2.
dorongan, galakan, motivasi
the force that makes something happen or happen more quickly
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His speech gave new impetus to the reform movement.
Ucapannya memberikan dorongan baru kepada gerakan reformasi.
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The discovery provided fresh impetus for scientific research.
Penemuan itu memberikan dorongan baru untuk penyelidikan saintifik.