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enforce

释义

enforce

verb transitive

UK /ɪnˈfɔː(r)s/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	enforce
he/she/it	enforces
present participle	enforcing
past tense	enforced
past participle	enforced

1
to make sure that a law or rule is obeyed by people
The main role of the police is to uphold and enforce the law.
Troops were sent into the area to enforce the treaty.
Synonyms and related words
To tell people what to do
order
order around
tell
1. 1a
  to make sure that something happens or is done
  The only weapon the court has to enforce cooperation is the threat of sanctions.
  Synonyms and related words
  To carry out a plan
  implement
  go through with
  carry through
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of enforce
▪ agreement, ban, blockade, curfew, embargo, law, regulations, rule, sanction

enforce

verb transitive

US /ɪnˈfɔrs/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	enforce
he/she/it	enforces
present participle	enforcing
past tense	enforced
past participle	enforced

1
to make sure that a law or rule is obeyed by people
The main role of the police is to uphold and enforce the law.
Troops were sent into the area to enforce the treaty.
Synonyms and related words
To tell people what to do
order
order around
tell
1. 1a
  to make sure that something happens or is done
  The only weapon the court has to enforce cooperation is the threat of sanctions.
  Synonyms and related words
  To carry out a plan
  implement
  go through with
  carry through
Collocates
Nouns frequently used as objects of enforce
▪ agreement, ban, blockade, curfew, embargo, law, regulations, rule, sanction

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