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drive

drive

Meaning of drive

operate vehicle

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈdraɪv/
American English/ˈdraɪv/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterskāi chē
drive
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drive with Chinese translation

drive usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

I like to drive to work when the roads are clear.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Please try to drive carefully in the rain.

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drive belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

drive开车
shower淋浴
elevator电梯
towel毛巾
TV电视
view景色
breakfast早餐

drive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between drive / ride / take / steer / chauffeur / operate

🇬🇧English

to be a passenger in or sit on a vehicle or animal (bus, bike, horse)

A2Very Often

She rides the bus to school.

🇬🇧English

to carry or transport someone or something to a place (can mean 'drive someone to a place')

A2Very Often

Can you take me to the station?

S
🇬🇧English
steer

to control the direction of a vehicle (focus on steering rather than the whole act of driving)

A2Often

He steered the car carefully around the corner.

C
🇬🇧English
chauffeur

to drive someone professionally (as a hired driver)

B1Rarely

He was chauffeured to the event.

🇬🇧English

to control or use machinery or equipment (broader than driving)

B1Very Often

She can operate heavy machinery safely.

N
🇬🇧English
navigate

to find a route or direct the way, often using maps or instruments (focus on navigation)

B1Often

I navigated the car through the narrow streets using GPS.

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How to pronounce drive and what this word means

drive means drive. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce drive

/ˈdraɪv/

drive translation

drive

drive examples

I like to drive to work when the roads are clear.

drive transcription

/ˈdraɪv/, /ˈdraɪv/

Questions about this word

drive meaning: what does it mean?

operate vehicle

drive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

drive is pronounced as /ˈdraɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

drive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I like to drive to work when the roads are clear. Translation: Мне нравится водить машину по дороге на работу, когда дороги свободны.

Is drive part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, drive can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is drive part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, drive can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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