Definition
拉动 (lā dòng) means 'to pull' physically (e.g., a train pulling carriages) and figuratively 'to drive/stimulate' (economic growth, demand). It differs from 带动 (dài dòng), which emphasizes leading or spurring forward, and 驱动 (qū dòng), which is more technical (drive a machine or internal motivation). 刺激 (cì jī) is a broader 'stimulate' that can also mean irritate.
verb
to pullto draw (physically)to stimulateto drive (economic growth or action)
Examples
- 拉动。Huǒchētóu lā dòng zhěng gè chēxiāng qiánjìn.The locomotive pulls the entire carriage forward.
- 拉动。Xiāofèi shì lā dòng jīngjì zēngzhǎng de zhòngyào lìliàng.Consumption is an important force in important force driving economic growth.
- 拉动。Zhège xiàngmù lā dòng le dāngdì jiùyèlǜ.This project boosted the local employment rate.
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