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]
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...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
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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。
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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(做…) 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(做…)
Word Link | pel ≈ driving, forcing : compel, expel, propel |
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