impulse
Aussprache: [ˈɪm.pʌls]
Wort
Kontext: „psychology“
(noun) a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about it much. It's like when you see a toy you really want and immediately want to buy it, even if you didn't plan to.
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She felt an impulse to eat some ice cream after dinner.
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He resisted the impulse to shout during the quiet moment in class.
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Have you ever acted on an impulse without thinking it through?
Kontext: „physics“
(noun) a force or energy that causes movement or change. It’s like when you push something and it starts to move because of your push.
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The impulse from the rocket's engines allowed it to lift off the ground.
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Without an impulse, the ball would just stay still.
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What creates an impulse when you kick a soccer ball?
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) a signal that travels through the nervous system, telling your body to do something. It's like when your hand touches something hot, and your nerves send a message to quickly pull it away.
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The nerve impulse traveled quickly to her brain, telling her to move her hand.
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If the nerve impulse doesn't work, you might not feel pain when you touch something hot.
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How does a nerve impulse help you react to danger?
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