英语词汇“compel”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

compel

(kəmpel )

Word forms: compels , compelling , compelled

1. verb

If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it.

...the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet. [VERB noun to-infinitive]

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

Drivers are compelled by law to have insurance. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive]

[Also VERB noun]

Synonyms: force, make, urge, enforce

2. feel compelled phrase

If you feel compelled to do something, you feel that you must do it, because it is the right thing to do.

Dickens felt compelled to return to the stage for a final good-bye.

I felt morally compelled to help.

Translations:

Chinese: 迫使

Japanese: 強いる

单词	compel
释义	compel (kəmpel ) Word forms: compels , compelling , compelled 1. verb If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it. ...the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Leonie's mother was compelled to take in washing to help support her family. [VERB noun to-infinitive] Drivers are compelled by law to have insurance. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive] [Also VERB noun] Synonyms: force, make, urge, enforce 2. feel compelled phrase If you feel compelled to do something, you feel that you must do it, because it is the right thing to do. Dickens felt compelled to return to the stage for a final good-bye. I felt morally compelled to help. Translations: Chinese: 迫使 Japanese: 強いる
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