drive
drive — 動詞
1. to be the person in control of a car, bus, or other road vehicle, steering it al
駕駛
操控車輛行駛
to be the person in control of a car, bus, or other road vehicle, steering it along roads and deciding where it travels
Sade learned to drive when she was seventeen years old.
Sade 在十七歲那年學會了開車。
intransitive: learned to drive
Christopher drove his sister to the airport early this morning.
Christopher 今天清晨開車送妹妹去機場。
transitive: drive + person + to + place
The bus was driving slowly along a narrow mountain road in the rain.
那輛公車正沿著一條狹窄的山路在雨中緩緩行駛。
Beatrix drives a small electric car to work every day.
Beatrix 每天開一輛小型電動車去上班。
Sari drove carefully through the heavy fog on her way home.
Sari 在濃霧中小心地開車回家。
文法句型
drive + noun phrase (vehicle)
drive + adverb/prepositional phrase of direction
用法筆記
Can be used without an object when the type of vehicle is obvious ('Sade learned to drive'). When an object is used, it is typically a vehicle ('drive a truck') or a passenger ('drive the children to school').
常見錯誤
2. to use physical force, strong pressure, or a compelling reason to make someone o
驅趕；逼迫
迫使離開或行動
to use physical force, strong pressure, or a compelling reason to make someone or something go somewhere or leave a place
The strong wind drove the fishing boat toward the rocky shore.
強風把漁船吹向了多岩石的海岸。
drive + noun phrase + prepositional phrase of direction (physical force)
Farmers drove the cattle into the barn before the storm arrived.
農夫們在暴風雨來臨前把牛群趕進了穀倉。
Hunger drove the stray cat to search for food behind the restaurant.
飢餓驅使那隻流浪貓到餐廳後面尋找食物。
Hyun's curiosity drove him to explore the old abandoned house near the park.
Hyun 的好奇心驅使他在公園附近探索那棟廢棄的老房子。
The soldiers drove the enemy forces back across the river under heavy fire.
士兵們在猛烈炮火下將敵軍趕回了河對岸。
- push
less forceful; implies gentle or steady pressure rather than coercion ('push the cart forward')
- force
more direct and often implies resistance is overcome ('force the door open')
- chase
implies pursuit with the goal of catching or removing ('chase the cat out of the kitchen')
- propel
more formal; focuses on the motion itself ('propel the boat with oars')
文法句型
drive + noun phrase + preposition (away/out/off/back)
drive + noun phrase + to-infinitive
用法筆記
The force can be physical (wind, soldiers) or psychological (curiosity, hunger). The object being driven may be a person, animal, or thing. The direction phrase is almost always present.
常見錯誤
3. to cause someone to experience a strong change in their mental or financial situ
使陷入
迫使陷入某種境地
to cause someone to experience a strong change in their mental or financial situation, typically moving them to a more extreme or difficult condition — used in patterns like 'drive someone to despair' or 'drive someone into bankruptcy'
The constant noise from the construction site drove the neighbors to despair.
建築工地持續不斷的噪音讓鄰居們陷入絕望。
drive + noun phrase + to + state (despair, tears, distraction)
Years of bullying at school drove Vivek to consider changing schools.
多年在學校遭受霸凌，逼得 Vivek 考慮轉學。
Mert's expensive spending habits drove him deep into debt before he turned thirty.
Mert 大手大腳的消費習慣讓他在三十歲前就負債累累。
The pressure of the final exams drove some students to tears of frustration.
期末考的壓力把一些學生逼得沮喪落淚。
The sudden loss of her job drove Priya to the edge of a breakdown.
突然失去工作讓 Priya 瀕臨崩潰邊緣。
文法句型
drive + noun phrase + adjective (mad/crazy/wild)
drive + noun phrase + preposition + noun phrase (to despair / into debt / to tears)
用法筆記
Frequently used with prepositional phrases introduced by 'to' (drive to despair) or 'into' (drive into debt), and less commonly with adjectives like 'mad' or 'wild'. The result is always an extreme or heightened state. Distinguish from sense 4 (ANNOY GREATLY), which uses only informal adjectives and specifically refers to irritation.
常見錯誤
4. to make someone feel very annoyed or lose their patience, especially because of
惹惱
使非常惱怒
to make someone feel very annoyed or lose their patience, especially because of something annoying that continues over time — used only with informal complements like 'crazy', 'mad', 'nuts', or the phrase 'up the wall'
The constant barking of the dog next door drives Mrs. Chen crazy.
隔壁鄰居的狗不停地叫，把陳太太氣得快瘋了。
drive + noun phrase + crazy
Henrik's habit of tapping his pen on the desk drives his coworkers mad.
Henrik 在桌上敲筆的習慣讓同事們非常惱火。
drive + noun phrase + mad
The slow internet connection at the office drives everyone up the wall.
辦公室裡緩慢的網路連線讓每個人都快抓狂了。
Sade's little brother kept interrupting her phone call, which drove her nuts.
Sade 的弟弟一直打斷她的電話，把她氣得半死。
Waiting in traffic for two hours every morning drives Ada to the point of screaming.
每天早上要在車陣裡等兩個小時，逼得 Ada 快尖叫了。
- annoy
more general and less intense; lacks the idiomatic complements ('annoy someone')
- irritate
slightly more formal; implies a mild, often physical reaction ('irritate the skin')
- exasperate
formal; suggests that someone's patience has run out completely
文法句型
drive + noun phrase + adjective (crazy / mad / nuts / up the wall)
用法筆記
Highly informal in tone. Common complements include 'crazy', 'mad', 'nuts', 'bananas', and the phrase 'up the wall'. Unlike sense 3 (CAUSE STATE), this sense refers specifically to irritation rather than a broader emotional change.
常見錯誤
❌ 'The cold weather drove me crazy.' (when meaning annoyed) — this could be ambiguous with sense 3 (CAUSE STATE). Add context to make the meaning of irritation clear.
5. to make someone feel a strong sexual desire or physical attraction — used inform
激起性慾
引起強烈性興奮
to make someone feel a strong sexual desire or physical attraction — used informally with complements like 'wild' or 'crazy with desire', and distinct from sense 3 because the result is specifically romantic or sexual arousal
Mika's low whisper and the way she held his gaze drove Javier wild with desire.
Mika 低聲細語加上凝視的眼神，讓 Javier 慾火難耐。
informal: drive + noun phrase + wild with desire
Sivan whispered something in his ear that drove him crazy with desire.
Sivan 在他耳邊輕聲說了句話，讓他慾望高漲。
Every light touch from Camille drove Tomás wild with barely controlled desire.
Camille 的每一次輕柔碰觸，都讓 Tomás 難耐慾火。
The way Padma looked at her across the table drove Camille wild with desire.
Padma 隔著桌子的凝視，讓 Camille 慾火中燒。
文法句型
drive + noun phrase + adjective (wild / crazy with desire)
用法筆記
Overlaps with sense 3 (CAUSE STATE) but is specifically about romantic or sexual attraction, not general emotional change. The adjectives 'wild' and 'crazy (with desire)' appear frequently. Common in informal and literary contexts.
常見錯誤
❌ 'The music drove me wild at the concert.' (if meaning excited generally) — 'drive wild' can be ambiguous between general excitement and sexual attraction. Add context to clarify the meaning.
6. to provide the energy or power needed for a device, engine, or system to functio
驅動
提供動力使機器運轉
to provide the energy or power needed for a device, engine, or system to function and keep running
The engine is driven by a combination of electricity and gasoline.
這具引擎由電力和汽油共同驅動。
passive: be driven by [energy source]
A small electric motor drives the fan that keeps the computer cool.
一個小型電動馬達驅動風扇，使電腦保持涼爽。
active: drive + device (fan/pump/motor)
Wind turbines are used to drive generators that produce electricity for the town.
風力渦輪機用來驅動發電機，為小鎮供應電力。
The pump is driven by a belt that connects it to the main engine.
這台泵浦由一條皮帶帶動，連接至主引擎。
Solar panels on the roof drive the heating system for the whole building.
屋頂上的太陽能板為整棟建築的暖氣系統提供動力。
文法句型
be driven by + noun phrase (energy source)
drive + noun phrase (device/machine)
用法筆記
Often used in the passive voice ('is driven by electricity'). The subject of the active verb ('Solar panels drive...') is typically an energy source or power-providing mechanism. Common in technical and engineering contexts.
常見錯誤
7. to strike a ball powerfully in sports such as golf or baseball, sending it a lon
猛擊
用力擊球使其遠飛
to strike a ball powerfully in sports such as golf or baseball, sending it a long way across the field or course
Christopher drove the golf ball over 250 yards and onto the green.
Christopher 將高爾夫球猛擊出 250 碼外，直接落在果嶺上。
drive + golf ball + distance + destination
Meera drove the cricket ball through the gap for a boundary of four runs.
Meera 把板球猛擊穿過空隙，打出一支四分的邊界安打。
The striker drove the ball low into the bottom corner of the goal.
前鋒將球用力低射入球門底角。
Kenji drove the baseball over the outfielder's head for a double.
Kenji 把棒球猛擊越過外野手的頭頂，打成一支二壘安打。
Hoa practiced driving balls from the tee at the driving range every weekend.
Hoa 每個週末都在練習場練習從發球檯擊球。
文法句型
drive + ball + distance/direction phrase
用法筆記
The direct object is always the ball, often named after the sport (golf ball, cricket ball, baseball). In golf, 'drive from the tee' is the standard phrase for the first stroke on a hole.
常見錯誤
8. in basketball or rugby, to dash forcefully while carrying the ball toward the op
切入
持球快速衝向對方得分區
in basketball or rugby, to dash forcefully while carrying the ball toward the opponent's goal and try to set up or make a score
Beatrix drove towards the basket and scored the winning layup.
Beatrix 帶球切入籃下，投進致勝的上籃。
drive + towards the basket (basketball)
The rugby centre drove through the defense and grounded the ball for a try.
那位橄欖球中鋒衝破防守陣，將球觸地達陣。
Rodrigo drove hard along the baseline and passed to an open teammate.
Rodrigo 沿著底線強力切入，然後把球傳給空檔的隊友。
Élise drove past her defender and finished with a soft jump shot.
Élise 切入越過防守者，以一記柔和的跳投收尾。
With the game tied, Lan drove into the key and drew a blocking foul.
在平手的局面下，Lan 切入禁區，引來防守者犯規。
文法句型
drive + towards/to/through + target
用法筆記
No direct object is used. The direction is expressed with a prepositional phrase such as 'towards the basket', 'to the hoop', 'through the defense', or 'along the baseline'.
常見錯誤
9. in baseball, to hit the ball in a way that lets a teammate already on base reach
打進
擊球使跑壘員回本壘得分
in baseball, to hit the ball in a way that lets a teammate already on base reach home plate and score, or move forward to another base
Tamar drove in the winning run with a line drive to center field.
Tamar 以一記平飛球打向中外野，打進致勝分。
drive in + run (baseball scoring)
Joshua drove the runner home from second base with a single to left.
Joshua 用一支左外野一壘安打，將二壘上的跑者送回本壘。
drive + runner + home (baseball)
Lan drove in two runs with a double that bounced off the wall.
Lan 擊出一支彈到牆的二壘安打，打回兩分。
The shortstop drove a runner to third with a hit into the right-field gap.
游擊手把球打進右外野空隙，將跑者推進到三壘。
Bilal drove in three runs during the first inning of the championship game.
Bilal 在冠軍賽的第一局就擊出三支安打，打進三分。
文法句型
drive in + run/runs
drive + runner + home/to + base
用法筆記
Almost always paired with the preposition 'in' (drive in a run) or a direction complement (drive a runner home, drive a runner to third). The batter is the subject and the run(s) or runner(s) form the object.
常見錯誤
drive — 名詞
1. a trip taken in a car, often for enjoyment or to reach a particular place
車程
乘坐汽車的旅程
a trip taken in a car, often for enjoyment or to reach a particular place
The drive from home to the airport takes about forty minutes.
從家裡到機場的車程大約需要四十分鐘。
drive from [place] to [place] — travel duration
Élise and her family went for a scenic drive along the coast on Saturday.
Élise 和家人週六開車沿著海岸兜風。
After a five-hour drive through the winding coastal roads, Joon was relieved to finally reach the seaside hotel.
沿著蜿蜒的海岸公路開了五個小時的車後，Joon 終於抵達海邊飯店，鬆了一口氣。
The drive to school takes Christopher about fifteen minutes each morning.
Christopher 每天早上到學校的車程大約十五分鐘。
We packed sandwiches and fruit for the drive to Grandma's house.
我們打包了三明治和水果，準備開車去奶奶家。
用法筆記
Usually singular — 'a drive' or 'the drive'. Often used with 'from [place] to [place]' to describe travel time or distance.
常見錯誤
2. the mechanical parts that supply power to move a vehicle or machine
傳動系統
為車輛或機器提供動力的系統
the mechanical parts that supply power to move a vehicle or machine
The truck has four-wheel drive to help it move on muddy roads.
這輛卡車配備四輪傳動系統，能在泥濘的道路上行駛。
four-wheel drive — common compound
Mechanics inspected the drive system of the bus before the long trip.
技師在長途行駛前檢查了巴士的傳動系統。
Electric cars use a different kind of drive compared to gas-powered vehicles.
電動車使用的傳動系統與燃油車截然不同。
The drive shaft connects the engine to the wheels of the car.
傳動軸負責將引擎的動力傳遞到車輛的車輪。
- transmission
more specific — refers to the gear system that transfers engine power; 'drive' is a broader term for any power-delivery mechanism
用法筆記
Often appears in compound nouns: 'four-wheel drive', 'drive shaft', 'drive belt', 'drive system'. When used alone, the context usually makes the type of vehicle clear.
3. a word that appears as part of a road name, especially on streets with houses al
路
道路名稱中的用詞
a word that appears as part of a road name, especially on streets with houses along them
The new supermarket is at 250 Cedar Drive, next to the park.
新的超市在雪松路 250 號，公園旁邊。
capitalized as part of a street address
Imani lives on Elm Drive in a small white house with blue shutters.
Imani 住在榆樹路一棟有藍色百葉窗的小白屋裡。
Every summer, families on Maple Drive hold a street party together.
每年夏天，楓樹路上的居民會一起舉辦街頭派對。
The post office on Oak Drive is open from nine in the morning.
橡樹路上的郵局早上九點開門。
用法筆記
Always capitalized when part of a street address. Common in residential areas; less frequent in city centres, where 'Street' or 'Road' is more typical.
常見錯誤
4. a short private road that runs from a public street to a home, business, or othe
車道
房屋前的私人停車道
a short private road that runs from a public street to a home, business, or other structure, used for parking vehicles
Tuan parked his scooter in the drive next to the garage door.
Tuan 把他的機車停在車庫旁邊的車道上。
in the drive — parking location
Snow covered the drive, so Rodrigo had to shovel a path to the street.
積雪覆蓋了車道，Rodrigo 只好剷出一條通往街道的路。
A delivery truck was blocking the drive when Ayesha tried to leave.
Ayesha 要出門時，一輛送貨卡車堵住了車道。
The children drew pictures with chalk on the drive in front of the house.
孩子們在屋前的車道上用粉筆畫畫。
Valentina washed her car in the drive on Saturday afternoon.
Valentina 週六下午在車道上洗車。
- driveway
the full form, less common in British English but equally correct; no difference in meaning
用法筆記
Often shortened from 'driveway' — 'the drive' and 'the driveway' mean the same thing. In British English 'drive' is more common; in American English both are used freely.
常見錯誤
5. an organized effort to achieve a practical goal in a limited time — such as recr
活動；運動
有組織的集體努力
an organized effort to achieve a practical goal in a limited time — such as recruiting staff, raising money, or boosting sales; can be for business, government, or charitable purposes
The school started a drive to collect books for the new library.
學校發起了一項活動，為新圖書館募集書籍。
drive + to-infinitive — purpose of the effort
The company's advertising drive helped sell more products this year.
公司的廣告活動今年幫助銷售了更多產品。
A recruitment drive brought thirty new teachers into the school system.
一場招募活動為學校系統帶來了三十名新老師。
The charity launched a membership drive to find more volunteers.
慈善機構發起了一場會員招募活動來尋找更多志工。
The government began a nationwide drive to encourage people to vote.
政府發起了一項全國性的運動，鼓勵民眾投票。
- campaign
more formal and often longer in duration; 'drive' suggests a focused, intensive effort over a shorter period
- initiative
more formal; can be a single action or a series of actions, not necessarily intensive
- effort
more general; 'drive' implies organization and a clear target
文法句型
drive + for + noun
drive + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Typically followed by a noun modifier ('recruitment drive', 'advertising drive') or a 'to-infinitive' clause explaining the goal. Less formal than 'campaign', but used in both formal and informal contexts.
常見錯誤
6. a charity event where members of the public donate food, clothes, toys, or other
募捐活動
收集物資幫助他人的活動
a charity event where members of the public donate food, clothes, toys, or other goods to support people in need — always formed as a compound with the donated item placed before 'drive' (food drive, toy drive, clothing drive)
The church organized a clothing drive for families who lost their homes.
教會為失去家園的家庭組織了一場衣物募捐活動。
clothing drive — charity collection compound
Saira volunteered at the annual toy drive, wrapping gifts for children.
Saira 在年度玩具募捐活動中擔任志工，為孩子們包裝禮物。
The community center held a winter coat drive before the cold weather.
社區中心在天氣變冷之前舉辦了冬季外套募捐活動。
A successful food drive collected over a thousand cans for the shelter.
一場成功的食物募捐活動為收容所募集了超過一千罐食品。
Reema helped organize a book drive for the elementary school library.
Reema 為小學圖書館協助組織了一場書籍募捐活動。
- collection
broader — can be for non-charitable purposes; 'drive' specifically implies an organized charity event
文法句型
often in compounds: [item] + drive
用法筆記
Almost always paired with a noun describing what is collected: 'food drive', 'toy drive', 'clothing drive', 'blood drive'. The item being collected comes before 'drive' as a compound noun.
常見錯誤
7. a piece of equipment inside or connected to a computer that stores information s
硬碟
電腦儲存資料的裝置
a piece of equipment inside or connected to a computer that stores information such as documents, photos, and programs.
Christopher saved all his school projects onto an external hard drive before the laptop broke.
Christopher 把所有學校作業都存到了外接硬碟上，免得筆電壞掉。
collocation: external hard drive
Hao's new laptop has a solid-state drive that lets the computer start in seconds.
Hao 的新筆電裝了固態硬碟，電腦幾秒鐘就能開機。
The files were copied from the computer to a portable flash drive for safekeeping.
檔案從電腦複製到隨身碟裡，以確保安全。
After the crash, the technician managed to recover every document from the damaged internal drive.
電腦當機之後，工程師成功從那顆壞掉的硬碟裡救回了所有文件。
Anjali keeps her music collection on a portable drive so she can listen at work.
Anjali 把音樂收藏放在隨身碟裡，這樣上班也能聽。
- hard drive
most common specific type; often used loosely as a general term for any computer storage device
- disk
older term still used for physical storage media; less common for modern SSDs
用法筆記
Often combined with a type word: hard drive, flash drive, solid-state drive.
8. the strong energy and determination that makes a person work hard to achieve the
幹勁；衝勁
努力達成目標的動力
the strong energy and determination that makes a person work hard to achieve their goals.
Sade has an incredible drive to succeed — she trains before sunrise every day.
Sade 有驚人的幹勁——她每天天亮前就開始訓練。
collocation: drive to succeed / drive to [verb]
Élise's inner drive to become a nurse kept her studying late every night.
Élise 內心想要成為護理師的衝勁，讓她每晚都苦讀到深夜。
The whole team showed real drive, coming back from five goals down to win.
整支球隊展現了真正的鬥志，從落後五分逆轉獲勝。
Without her natural drive, Tanvi would never have built a business from nothing.
要是沒有天生的那股衝勁，Tanvi 根本不可能白手起家創立事業。
A good teacher can spark a student's drive to learn by making lessons interesting.
一位好老師能透過有趣的課程，激發學生的學習動力。
- motivation
similar meaning but can be external; drive is more internal and deeply rooted
- ambition
focuses on the desire for success or achievement; drive emphasises the energy behind that desire
- determination
highlights the quality of not giving up; drive adds a sense of active energy
- laziness
the lack of willingness to make an effort
用法筆記
Describes a lasting personal quality rather than a temporary feeling. Frequently followed by a to-infinitive (drive to succeed, drive to win).
常見錯誤
9. a ball that is hit or kicked with great power in golf, baseball, or football so
強擊；長打
高爾夫或棒球等運動中的強力打擊
a ball that is hit or kicked with great power in golf, baseball, or football so that it travels a very long way.
Sivan's drive from the tee landed on the fairway, just past the bunker.
Sivan 的開球從發球台飛到球道上，正好落在沙坑旁邊。
golf context: drive from the tee
Lara hit a long drive to centre field, and the crowd stood up to cheer.
Lara 打出一記深遠的長打直飛中外野，全場觀眾都站起來歡呼。
Reuben's powerful drive from the tee flew over the lake and stopped near the green.
Reuben 從發球台使勁一擊，小白球飛越池塘後在果嶺附近落地。
With a clean drive from the halfway line, the midfielder sent the ball into the goal.
中場球員從中線一記乾淨的強勁射門，把球送進了球門。
用法筆記
Most common in golf (the first shot from the tee with a driver), but also used in baseball and football for any powerful long-range hit or kick.
10. a quick, direct run by a player carrying the ball toward the scoring area in bas
衝刺
籃球或橄欖球中帶球快速衝向得分區
a quick, direct run by a player carrying the ball toward the scoring area in basketball or rugby.
Indra made a quick drive to the basket and scored an easy layup.
Indra 快速切入籃下，輕鬆上籃得分。
basketball: make a drive to the basket
Rania's drive through the defence created space for her teammate to score the try.
Rania 帶球切入突破防守，為隊友創造了達陣得分的機會。
The guard faked a pass and then started a powerful drive straight towards the hoop.
後衛假裝傳球之後，猛然發力直朝籃框切入。
Hamza's drive down the left wing drew two defenders, freeing up a teammate in the centre.
Hamza 沿左翼帶球切入，吸引了兩名防守球員，讓中路隊友有了空檔。
用法筆記
Primarily used in basketball and rugby. Distinguish from sense 9 (POWERFUL HIT): this sense describes running with the ball, not hitting or kicking it.
11. a strong natural need or urge that comes from the body or instincts, such as the
生理本能
飢餓、口渴等生理本能需求
a strong natural need or urge that comes from the body or instincts, such as the need for food, water, or sex.
Hunger is a basic drive that every living creature experiences from birth.
飢餓是所有生物與生俱來的基本本能驅力。
collocation: basic drive (used for biological urges)
After two days without food, the hiker felt a powerful drive to find water.
兩天沒吃東西後，那名登山客感到一股強烈想找水的生理本能。
Walking for hours under the hot sun, Léa felt a strong drive to find water.
在烈日下走了好幾個小時之後，Léa 感到一股強烈的渴望想找水喝。
Scientists have studied how the brain controls the drive for food and the need for sleep.
科學家研究了人類大腦如何控制對食物的驅力以及對睡眠的需求。
Many animals have a strong drive to protect their young from danger.
許多動物都有強烈的本能驅力，會保護自己的幼崽遠離危險。
用法筆記
Most common in formal or academic writing about psychology and biology. When used without a qualifier, often refers to the sex drive. The preposition 'for' is used to specify what the drive is directed toward (drive for food, drive for survival).