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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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