push
/pʊʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /pʊʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpu̇sh/ (ame, mw)
push — 動詞
- pushpresent simple I / you / we / they
- pusheshe / she / it
- pushedpast simple
- pushing-ing form
1. to press firmly against someone or something using your hands or body, applying
推；推開
用手或身體施力使物體移動
to press firmly against someone or something using your hands or body, applying force to move them away or change their position
Dario pushed the heavy stone door open with both hands.
Dario 用雙手推開了那扇沉重的石門。
push + object + complement (open/shut)
Soraya pushed her dinner plate away after eating only half of her meal.
Soraya 只吃了一半就把餐盤推開了。
push + object + adverb (away/aside)
Valentina gently pushed the cat off the table so she could set it for dinner.
Valentina 輕輕地把貓從桌上推下去，好擺餐具準備晚餐。
The back of Andrei's chair pushed against the wall when he leaned too far back.
Andrei 往後靠得太遠時，椅背抵住了牆壁。
- pull
move something toward yourself instead of away
文法句型
push + object + adverb/preposition
push + against + object
用法筆記
Often used with adverbs that show direction or result, such as away, open, shut, aside, or through.
常見錯誤
2. to use force against people or things that block your path, pressing past them t
擠過去
推開阻礙前進的人或物
to use force against people or things that block your path, pressing past them to get where you need to go
The nurse pushed through the crowd of reporters to reach the ambulance.
那位護士從記者群中擠過去，衝向救護車。
push + through + object
Naoko pushed past the other passengers and ran for the last train.
Naoko 擠過其他乘客，跑去趕最後一班火車。
push + past + object
Reuben pushed his way to the front of the stage to see the singer up close.
Reuben 擠到舞台前方，想近距離看看那位歌手。
Ming-Na pushed through the crowd without looking back, desperate to catch the departing train.
Ming-Na 頭也不回地擠過人群，拼命想趕上即將發車的火車。
文法句型
push + adverb/preposition
push + one's way + adverb/preposition
用法筆記
The transitive pattern push one's way is common when describing movement through a dense crowd or tight space.
常見錯誤
3. if a military force pushes in a certain direction, its soldiers move forward tog
推進；挺進
軍隊朝敵方方向前進
if a military force pushes in a certain direction, its soldiers move forward together toward a target, often after fighting
Government troops pushed deeper into rebel territory during the night.
政府軍在夜間深入叛軍佔領區挺進。
push + adverb + into + object
The army pushed across the river after the engineers rebuilt the bridge.
工兵修好橋樑後，軍隊渡河繼續推進。
push + across + object
Our forces pushed forward despite heavy rain and thick mud.
儘管下著大雨、地面泥濘，我軍仍向前挺進。
The battalion pushed toward the capital city as the ceasefire collapsed.
停火協議破裂後，該營向首都推進。
- advance
more general and formal; does not imply the same level of physical struggle
- press forward
emphasises determination and effort
- retreat
to move backward away from the enemy
文法句型
push + adverb/preposition (into/across/through/toward)
用法筆記
Common in news reports and historical writing about battles. The direction word (into, across, through, toward) is almost always included.
4. to try hard to make someone do something they are not sure about or would rather
逼迫；催促
強力施壓要求某人做不想做的事
to try hard to make someone do something they are not sure about or would rather not do, often by applying constant pressure
Talia's parents pushed her to study medicine, but she wanted to be an artist instead.
Talia 的父母逼她去讀醫學系，但她想當藝術家。
push + object + to-infinitive
The sales manager pushed his team into working on Saturdays without extra pay.
業務經理逼迫團隊在週六上班，而且不給加班費。
push + object + into + -ing
Aylin felt pushed into accepting the job offer even though she had serious doubts.
Aylin 覺得自己是在壓力下接受了那份工作，即使她內心十分猶豫。
Her coach kept pushing her to train harder even after she won the silver medal.
即使她已經拿到了銀牌，教練還是持續逼她更努力訓練。
- discourage
to try to stop someone from doing something
文法句型
push + to-infinitive
push + into + -ing
用法筆記
The push + into + -ing pattern is stronger and more negative than push + to-infinitive. It suggests the person genuinely did not want to do the thing.
常見錯誤
5. to make a strong and repeated effort to get people to buy a product or accept an
推銷；推廣
積極宣傳產品或理念
to make a strong and repeated effort to get people to buy a product or accept an idea through advertising and discussion
The company spent millions pushing its new smartphone on social media platforms.
該公司砸了數百萬在社交平台上推銷新款智慧型手機。
push + object + on + place
Saira has been pushing her plan for a community garden at every council meeting.
Saira 在每次議會會議上都極力推廣她的社區花園計畫。
push + object + at + event
Record labels push young singers to release new songs as quickly as possible.
唱片公司催促年輕歌手盡快推出新歌。
The politician pushed her education reform bill at every public event she attended.
那位政治人物在她參加的每一場公開活動中極力推銷她的教育改革法案。
文法句型
push + object
push + object + on/at + someone
用法筆記
Can also be used for promoting an idea or policy, not just a physical product. Distinguish from sense 4 (URGE FORCEFULLY) — here the target is the thing being promoted, not a person being pressured.
常見錯誤
6. to sell drugs such as heroin or cocaine that are against the law
販毒
非法出售毒品
to sell drugs such as heroin or cocaine that are against the law
The police arrested the man who had been pushing heroin in the neighborhood for months.
警方逮捕了一名在該社區販賣海洛因長達數月的男子。
push + drug name
Local authorities are cracking down on dealers pushing fentanyl on the streets.
當局正在打擊在街頭兜售吩坦尼的毒販。
Vikram got in trouble with the law after he started pushing pills outside the nightclubs.
Vikram 開始在夜店外兜售藥丸之後，就惹上了法律麻煩。
Undercover officers arrested a group pushing cocaine near the university campus.
便衣警察在大學校園附近逮捕了一群兜售古柯鹼的人。
- deal
the most common neutral word for selling illegal drugs
- sell drugs
neutral and clear; suitable for any register
文法句型
push + object (drug name)
用法筆記
This is informal slang. In neutral or formal contexts, use sell drugs or deal drugs instead. Often used in news reports about street-level drug crime.
常見錯誤
7. to send data or messages from a central server to a user's device automatically,
推送
伺服器主動傳送資料到裝置
to send data or messages from a central server to a user's device automatically, without the user requesting it.
The news app pushes breaking stories to subscribers as soon as they happen.
新聞應用程式會在重大故事發生時，立刻推送給訂閱用戶。
push + something + to + receiver — automatic data delivery
Yan's phone buzzed when the system pushed a software update to her device overnight.
Yan 的手機在夜間響起，因為系統將軟體更新推送到了她的裝置上。
This weather service pushes severe storm alerts to residents without them installing extra software.
這項天氣服務會向居民推送強烈暴風警報，不需要他們額外安裝軟體。
A fitness tracker pushed a weekly summary to my phone every Sunday morning.
一款健身追蹤器每週日早上都會將週報推送到我的手機上。
- pull
in computing, the user or client actively requests the data
文法句型
push + something + to + someone/something
用法筆記
Common in mobile and web technology contexts. The opposite action (receiving data only when you ask for it) is called 'pull'.
常見錯誤
8. to cause something to rise, grow, or develop to a higher level, degree, or a mor
推高；促使
使事物增加或達到某種狀態
to cause something to rise, grow, or develop to a higher level, degree, or a more advanced condition.
Rising fuel costs pushed bus fares up by twenty percent this spring.
今年春天燃料成本上漲，把公車票價推高了百分之二十。
push + prices + up by [amount] — quantifying the increase
The coach's tough training pushed the team's performance to a level they had never reached.
教練嚴格的訓練把球隊的表現推升到了前所未有的水準。
A drought in the south pushed water restrictions into effect across the entire region.
南部的一場乾旱使得限水措施在整個地區生效。
The new factory pushed local employment to its highest level in a decade.
新工廠把當地就業率推到了十年來的最高水準。
文法句型
push + noun + to/toward/into + something
用法筆記
Often used with up/down as particles ('push prices up', 'push costs down'). The object is usually a price, level, rate, or measure of performance.
常見錯誤
9. to be close to reaching a particular age, amount, or length of time.
逼近
接近某個年齡或數量
to be close to reaching a particular age, amount, or length of time.
Grandpa is pushing eighty but still walks two miles every morning.
爺爺快逼近八十歲了，但每天早上還是走兩英里路。
push + age — approaching a milestone birthday
The temperature outside pushed forty degrees Celsius in the shade yesterday afternoon.
昨天下午室外陰影處的溫度逼近了攝氏四十度。
With the project deadline pushing midnight, Mathieu ordered coffee for the whole team.
由於專案期限逼近午夜，Mathieu 幫整個團隊叫了咖啡。
The city's population is pushing three million for the first time since the 1990s.
該城市的人口自一九九○年代以來首次逼近三百萬。
文法句型
push + number/age
用法筆記
Always used with a number or quantity. Most common with ages ('pushing 40', 'pushing 90') and temperatures ('pushing 100°F'). Not used for single-digit numbers — you would not say 'pushing 3 years old.'
常見錯誤
push — 名詞
- pushsingular
- pushesplural
1. an act of pressing against someone or something with your hands, arms, or body,
推；推動
用手或身體將人或物推離原位
an act of pressing against someone or something with your hands, arms, or body, so that they move away from you or into a different position
The car got stuck in the mud, so Niran asked his friend for a push.
車子卡在泥濘裡了，Niran 請朋友幫忙推一把。
collocation: give someone/something a push
One strong push from Rodrigo sent the door flying open.
Rodrigo 用力一推，門就砰地打開了。
The toddler needed a gentle push to get the swing moving.
小小孩需要輕輕推一下，鞦韆才會開始擺動。
Harper gave the table a hard push to slide it against the wall.
Harper 用力推了桌子一下，把它滑到牆邊。
- pull
applying force to bring something towards you instead of away
文法句型
a push
give someone/something a push
用法筆記
Often used with 'give' in the pattern 'give [someone/something] a push'. The object of the push is usually a physical object, though it can also be a person needing help moving.
常見錯誤
2. a planned, strong forward movement by a group of soldiers or other organized peo
推進；攻勢
軍隊或組織向目標地點的強勢前進
a planned, strong forward movement by a group of soldiers or other organized people toward a specific place or position, often with the aim of taking control
The army made a final push toward the capital at dawn.
軍隊在天亮時向首都發動了最後一波攻勢。
collocation: make a final push
The general ordered a push into enemy territory before the winter set in.
將軍下令在入冬前推進到敵方領地。
pattern: push into [place]
Both sides prepared for an autumn push that could decide the war.
雙方都在為可能決定戰爭勝負的秋季攻勢做準備。
A coordinated push by the allied forces broke through the front line.
聯軍協同推進，突破了前線。
- retreat
moving back from a position instead of advancing
文法句型
push into/toward [place]
make a push
用法筆記
Common in military history and strategy discussions. Often used with adjectives indicating timing ('spring push', 'final push') or scope ('major push', 'coordinated push').
3. a determined, organized effort by a company or group to gain an advantage over o
促銷攻勢
企業為搶佔優勢而進行的積極努力
a determined, organized effort by a company or group to gain an advantage over others, especially by promoting a product, increasing sales, or entering a new market
The company launched a big push to sell its new fitness tracker in Asia.
該公司發起了一波大型促銷，要在亞洲銷售新款健身手環。
collocation: a big push to sell
Meera led a marketing push that doubled the brand's online sales in three months.
Meera 主導了一波行銷攻勢，讓該品牌三個月內的線上銷售額翻了一倍。
The push for renewable energy has created thousands of new jobs in Taiwan.
推廣再生能源的努力已經在台灣創造了數千個工作機會。
Lucía's push to expand into Latin America faced strong competition from local brands.
Lucía 為了拓展拉丁美洲市場所做的努力，遇到了當地品牌強烈的競爭。
- drive
very similar, often used interchangeably; 'drive' may feel more energetic
- campaign
often more formal and planned over a longer period
- initiative
focuses on starting something new rather than pushing hard for it
文法句型
push for [goal]
a big push
用法筆記
Often followed by 'for' + goal or 'to' + infinitive. The subject is typically a company, organization, or government body. Overlaps with sense 5 (advertising) but is broader — it covers any determined business effort, not just advertising.
常見錯誤
4. words, actions, or gentle pressure aimed at helping a hesitant person take actio
督促；激勵
促使猶豫不決的人採取行動
words, actions, or gentle pressure aimed at helping a hesitant person take action or make progress
Caleb just needed a little push from his teacher to start applying for scholarships.
Caleb 只需要老師稍微推一把，就會開始申請獎學金。
collocation: a little push / a gentle push
Defne's friends gave her the push she needed to quit her boring job and travel.
Defne 的朋友給了她需要的鼓勵，讓她辭掉無聊的工作去旅行。
pattern: give someone the push
The manager's speech was the push the team needed to finish the project on time.
經理的談話正是團隊準時完成專案所需要的推動力。
Sometimes a child only needs a gentle push to try a new sport or hobby.
有時候孩子只需要一點鼓勵，就會願意嘗試新的運動或嗜好。
- encouragement
softer, more supportive; less forceful than a push
- nudge
a very gentle reminder or suggestion
- motivation
internal drive; can be self-generated, unlike a push which comes from outside
- discouragement
actions or words that make someone less willing to try
文法句型
a push to do something
give someone a push
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (physical force) — in this sense, 'push' describes emotional or social pressure, not physical contact. Often used in the phrase 'a push in the right direction', meaning gentle guidance toward a good decision.
常見錯誤
5. a large, concentrated advertising effort for a product or service, using multipl
宣傳攻勢
短時間內大規模的廣告推廣活動
a large, concentrated advertising effort for a product or service, using multiple channels to attract customers over a short period
The publisher gave the novel a big advertising push before the holiday season.
出版社在假期前對這本小說發動了大型廣告宣傳。
collocation: advertising push
Naoko's team planned a television and social media push for the new phone launch.
Naoko 的團隊為新手機上市策劃了電視和社群媒體廣告攻勢。
pattern: television push / social media push
The film's marketing push included billboards, online ads, and celebrity endorsements.
這部電影的宣傳攻勢包括看板、網路廣告和名人代言。
A summer push by the ice cream brand boosted sales by forty percent.
該冰淇淋品牌在夏季的廣告攻勢讓銷售額成長了四成。
文法句型
a big push
an advertising push
用法筆記
Very close in meaning to sense 3 (BUSINESS CAMPAIGN), but this sense is narrower — it focuses specifically on advertising expenditure and media placement rather than the broader business strategy. Use this sense when the emphasis is on promotion and ads, not sales or market entry.
6. a short message sent automatically from a phone or computer app to a user's devi
推播通知
應用程式自動發送到裝置的訊息
a short message sent automatically from a phone or computer app to a user's device to alert them about new information, even when the app is not open
Erik turned off push notifications from his news app because they were too distracting.
Erik 關掉了新聞應用程式的推播通知，因為那些通知太讓人分心了。
pattern: push notifications from [app]
The weather app sent a push warning users about the approaching typhoon.
天氣應用程式發送了推播通知，警告用戶颱風即將來襲。
Madison checked her phone after feeling a buzz from a new push notification.
Madison 感覺到手機震動，知道有新的推播通知，便拿起來查看。
Users can choose which apps are allowed to send them push messages.
使用者可以選擇允許哪些應用程式發送推播訊息給他們。
- alert
more general; can be sound-based or visual, not necessarily a push message
- notification
any message from an app; a push is one specific type delivered automatically
文法句型
push notification
receive a push
用法筆記
Almost always used in the compound 'push notification' or informally shortened to just 'push'. The verb sense 7 ('to push information to a device') is the action behind this noun sense. Frequently discussed in phone settings menus.
常見錯誤
7. a natural inner quality of wanting to succeed and being willing to work hard to
幹勁；進取心
主動進取、努力追求的態度
a natural inner quality of wanting to succeed and being willing to work hard to start new projects or achieve difficult goals
Aoi has the push to start her own café despite having very little money.
Aoi 雖然資金很少，卻有幹勁開一家屬於自己的咖啡館。
have the push to + infinitive for expressing determination
Without Baraka's push, the community garden project would have stopped long ago.
如果沒有 Baraka 的進取心，社區花園的計畫早就停擺了。
Gabriel's natural push helped his small team finish the building work ahead of time.
Gabriel 與生俱來的幹勁，幫助他的小團隊提前完成了建築工程。
Alessia showed remarkable push when she convinced three local shops to sell her handmade bags.
Alessia 展現了驚人的幹勁，說服了三間本地店家販售她親手製作的包包。
- drive
more common in everyday speech; 'push' sounds slightly more energetic
- ambition
focuses on wanting success rather than the energy to pursue it
- initiative
emphasises the willingness to start things without being told
- enterprise
more formal; often used in business contexts
文法句型
have the push to + infinitive
possessive + push + verb
用法筆記
Unlike other noun senses about physical force or external encouragement, this sense refers to a person's inner drive. It is uncountable and typically appears in positive contexts about ambition and initiative.
常見錯誤
push — 縮寫
1. a short form that stands for a charity group whose mission is helping people in
人道服務組織
慈善組織名稱的縮寫
a short form that stands for a charity group whose mission is helping people in need, especially through community-based aid efforts.
Gabriel volunteered with PUSH for three summers and helped build homes in rural villages.
Gabriel 連續三個暑假在 PUSH 擔任志工，協助在鄉村社區建造房屋。
PUSH as an organization name in volunteer context
Donations to PUSH fund food banks, health clinics, and school supplies for low-income families.
捐給 PUSH 的款項用於資助食物銀行、健康診所和低收入家庭的學用品。
The newspaper ran a story about PUSH opening a new community centre in the city.
報紙報導了 PUSH 在市中心開設新社區中心的消息。
Otis joined a team from PUSH that delivered medical supplies after the earthquake.
Otis 加入了一組 PUSH 的團隊，在地震後運送醫療物資。