push through

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To force one's way through

强行通过
Abrirse paso a la fuerza
無理やり通り抜ける
억지로 뚫고 나아가다

To move through despite obstacles.

不顾障碍地通过。
Avanzar a pesar de los obstáculos.
障害にもかかわらず通り抜けること。
장애물에도 불구하고 앞으로 나아가다.
Base verb: push
Particle: through
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. She pushed through the crowd.
    她挤过了人群
    Se abrió paso entre la multitud
    彼女は群衆をかき分けて進んだ
    그녀는 군중을 헤치고 나아갔다.
  2. He pushed through the pain.
    他忍着疼痛坚持了下来
    Aguantó el dolor y siguió adelante
    彼は痛みに耐えて進んだ
    그는 고통을 견디며 나아갔다.
  3. They pushed through to the exit.
    他们挤到了出口
    Se abrieron paso hasta la salida
    彼らは出口まで押し進んだ
    그들은 출구까지 밀고 나아갔다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: determined, forceful, overcoming

Tone: determined

✓ Do Say

  • Push through
    挤过去
    Abrirse paso
    突き進む
    밀고 나아가다

Origin & History

From forcing a way through.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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