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单词 compel
释义
compel
kəmpel kəmˈpɛl
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense compels, present participle compelling, past tense , past participle compelled
1 VERB 强迫;逼迫 If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it. 强迫;逼迫 [Also VERB n]
  • ...the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

    强制骑自行车者戴头盔的法律的出台

  • Leonie's mother was compelled to take in washing to help support her family. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

    利奥妮的妈妈被迫在家替人洗衣服,以贴补家用。

  • Local housing authorities have been compelled by the housing crisis to make offers of sub-standard accommodation. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive]

    住房危机迫使当地的几个房管部门提供不够标准的住房。

SYN force, make, urge, enforce
2 PHRASE 觉得必须(…) If you feel compelled to do something, you feel that you must do it, because it is the right thing to do. 觉得必须(…)
  • Dickens felt compelled to return to the stage for a final good-bye.

    迪肯斯觉得必须返回舞台作最后的道别。

  • I felt morally compelled to help.

    我觉得从道义上我必须帮忙。

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