Definition
牵引力 is a physics/engineering term for 'traction force' or 'pulling force' — the force that pulls something forward, like a locomotive pulling a train or a car's wheels gripping the road. It's a compound noun (牵引 'to pull/tow' + 力 'force'), used in technical contexts such as vehicle dynamics, railway engineering, and mechanical systems. You won't hear it in everyday conversation; it belongs to specialized vocabulary.
n.
(physics/engineering) traction forcepulling force
Examples
- 牵引力。Huǒchē de qiān yǐn lì láizì jīchē fādòngjī.The train's traction force comes from the locomotive engine.
- 牵引力,。Zhè liàng qìchē de qiān yǐn lì hěn qiáng, shìhé zài xuědì xíngshǐ.This car has strong traction, suitable for driving on snow.
- 牵引力。Gōngchéngshī jìsuàn le gāngsuǒ de qiān yǐn lì.The engineer calculated the pulling force of the steel cable.
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