Prime Mover
US /praɪm ˈmuːvər/
UK /praɪm ˈmuːvər/
名词
1.
原动力, 第一推动者
the initial cause of all motion and change in the universe, according to Aristotle
示例:
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In ancient philosophy, the concept of the Prime Mover was central to understanding existence.
在古代哲学中，原动力的概念是理解存在的关键。
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Aristotle's theory of the Prime Mover describes a being that causes motion without itself being moved.
亚里士多德的原动力理论描述了一个自身不动却能引起运动的存在。
2.
主要推动者, 始作俑者
a person or thing that is the main cause or instigator of a movement, action, or event
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She was the prime mover behind the new community project.
她是新社区项目的主要推动者。
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The CEO is often seen as the prime mover of a company's strategic direction.
首席执行官通常被视为公司战略方向的主要推动者。