促使

cù shǐ

HSK 5

Meaning

推动使达到一定目的；促使发生。

To urge or impel to take action; to cause something to happen.

常用于表示某个原因或因素导致某人或某事物采取行动或发生变化。

Often used to indicate that a reason or factor causes someone or something to take action or change.

1 经济危机促使政府出台了新的财政政策。 (The economic crisis prompted the government to introduce new fiscal policies.)
2 他的鼓励促使我更加努力学习。 (His encouragement motivated me to study harder.)
3 环境恶化促使人们开始关注可持续发展。 (Environmental degradation has prompted people to focus on sustainable development.)
4 这次事故促使公司加强了安全管理。 (This accident prompted the company to strengthen safety management.)
5 竞争压力促使企业不断创新。 (Competitive pressure drives companies to keep innovating.)
6 老师的批评促使他反思自己的行为。 (The teacher's criticism prompted him to reflect on his behavior.)

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