with obj. and usu. infinitive
1- try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something力劝, 恳求：
he urged her to come and stay with us
他竭力劝她过来和我们同住
with direct speech 'Do try to relax,' she urged.“尽量放松,"她劝说道。
1.1
- recommend or advocate (something) strongly竭力主张, 强烈要求：
I urge caution in interpreting these results
我主张在解释这些结果时要谨慎
with clause they are urging that more treatment facilities be provided.他们强烈要求提供更多的治疗设备。
1.2
- with obj. and adverbial encourage (a person or animal) to move more quickly or in a particular direction使加快, 使加速：
drawing up outside the house, he urged her inside.
屋外停车后, 他催她进屋。
1.3
urge someone on
encourage someone to continue or succeed in something鼓励, 激励：he could hear her voice urging him on.
他能够听到她的鼓励声。
- a strong desire or impulse强烈欲望, 冲动：
the urge for revenge.
报复的冲动。
词源
mid 16th cent.: from Latin urgere 'press, drive'.