drive

B1 · Intermediate

v. to force someone or something to move in a certain direction.

v. to compel or urge something to move forward through physical force or social pressure.

日本語:追い込む※

“The strong winds drive the waves against the shore.”

“The shepherd used a trained dog to drive the flock toward the lower pastures before the storm arrived.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to cause someone to be in a specific state, usually an annoyed or crazy one.

v. to force someone into a particular state of mind or emotion, typically a negative one.

“That loud clicking noise is going to drive me crazy.”

“The constant interruptions from his colleagues began to drive him to the point of total frustration.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a journey you take by car.

n. an excursion or journey made in a motor vehicle.

“We went for a long drive in the countryside last Sunday.”

“The scenic drive along the coast took much longer than anticipated due to the winding roads and frequent photo stops.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Psychology

n. the energy and determination to achieve something.

n. an internal motivation or psychological urge to attain a goal.

“She has the drive and talent to become a successful CEO.”

“The recruiters were looking for candidates who possessed both technical expertise and the personal drive to innovate under pressure.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a short private road that leads from a street to a house.

n. a private road or path providing access from a public thoroughfare to a residence or building.

“You can park your car on the drive in front of the garage.”

“The gravel drive was lined with ancient oak trees that cast long shadows across the lawn in the evening.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a planned effort by a group of people to achieve a goal, like collecting money.

n. an organized campaign or effort to achieve a specific objective, often charitable or commercial.

“The school is starting a food drive to help families in need.”

“The annual blood drive exceeded its targets thanks to a coordinated social media campaign and local volunteer support.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Computing

n. a piece of equipment in a computer that reads or stores information.

n. a device used for the storage and retrieval of digital data.

“I saved all my photos onto an external hard drive.”

“The server's primary drive failed, but fortunately, the redundant backup system prevented any significant data loss.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a hard, fast hit of a ball in sports like golf, tennis, or baseball.

n. a powerful stroke or hit that sends a ball on a straight or flat trajectory.

“His first drive went straight down the middle of the fairway.”

“The batsman played a magnificent cover drive, sending the ball racing toward the boundary for four runs.”