momentum

US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
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1.

動量, 衝量

the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity

:
The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
汽車下坡時獲得了動量
The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
球的動量使其進入球網。
2.

勢頭, 動力, 衝勁

the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events

:
The campaign is gaining momentum.
這項運動正在獲得動力
We need to build on this positive momentum.
我們需要在此積極勢頭的基礎上再接再厲。