加力 (jiā lì) — to apply extra force; to boost power
Definition
加力 (jiā lì) means to add or apply extra force, often to a machine, engine, or effort. A separable verb — split it for an object: 给引擎加一把力.
verb
to apply extra forceto boost power
Examples
- 加力。Yǐn qíng xū yào jiā lì cái néng pá shàng zhè ge dǒu pō.The engine needs to apply extra force to climb this steep slope.
- ，加力。Tā yòng lì xiàng xià yì tuī, jiā lì ràng mén guān jǐn.He pushed down hard, applying extra force to close the door tight.
- ，加力。Sī jī cǎi xià yóu mén, gěi chē zi jiā lì.The driver stepped on the gas, giving the car an extra boost of power.
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