urges; urged; urging
urges; urged; urging
Learner's definition of URGE
[+ object]
1
: to ask people to do or support (something) in a way that shows that you believe it is very important敦促；强烈要求；催促 -
He is continually urging reform.他在不断地敦促改革。
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The rescuers urged that we remain calm.营救者要我们一定保持冷静。
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The group is urging a ban on the chemical. = The group is urging that the chemical be banned.这个组织正在强烈要求禁用此种化学品。
2
: to try to persuade (someone) in a serious way to do something力劝 3
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to use force or pressure to move (someone or something) in a particular direction or at a particular speed驱赶；鞭策
urge on
[phrasal verb] urge (someone or something) on
: to encourage (someone or something) to move ahead, to do something, etc.鼓励；激励；驱策 2 urge /ˈɚʤ/ noun
plural urges
plural urges
Learner's definition of URGE
[count]
: a strong need or desire to have or do something强烈的欲望；冲动 -
the urge for something sweet想吃甜食的强烈欲望
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He fought the urge to cry/laugh.他强忍着没有哭/笑出来。
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creative/sexual urges创作/性冲动