推动(某人)做…/将(某人)推向(某一境地)
to cause someone to do an activity or be in a situation
The film propelled him to international stardom. 这部电影使他成为了国际巨星。
That self-belief propelled him from store clerk to founder of a string of restaurants.
His touchdown propelled the team to a 28-15 victory.
The election propelled him into the presidency of one of the world's richest nations.
They blocked oil refineries, propelling Britain towards a fuel crisis.
See also: propel