"head of steam" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 動力
• 動能
• 動力十足

Definition

“Head of steam” 意指在開始緩慢之後，積累起很大的能量、動力或幹勁去做某件事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於口語表達，常見於體育、工作或行動起步後獲得動力的場合。常用 'build up a head of steam'。不要直譯，宜用“動力”、“動能”等詞。

Examples

After a slow start, the team built up a head of steam and won.

開局緩慢後，隊伍積累起**動力**並獲勝。

She needs a head of steam to finish her project.

她需要有**動力**才能完成項目。

The company has a head of steam going into the new year.

公司在新年伊始積累了**動能**。

Once the concert got a head of steam, the crowd went wild.

一旦音樂會積累起**動能**，觀眾立刻沸騰起來。

Give him a bit of time—he needs to build up a head of steam before he gets going.

給他點時間——他需要先積累**動力**才能開始。

The conversation finally got a head of steam after an awkward silence.

沉默尷尬後，談話終於有了**動力**。