momentum
US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
1.
动量, 冲量
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
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The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
汽车下坡时获得了动量。
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The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
球的动量使其进入球网。