compel
英[k?m'pel]
美[k?m'p?l]
- vt. 強迫，迫使；強使發生
- n. (Compel)人名；(法)孔佩爾
詞態變化
第三人稱單數:?compels;過去式:?compelled;過去分詞:?compelled;現在分詞:?compelling;
助記提示
1、com- "together" + -pel.
2、字面含義：drive together, drive to one place (of cattle).
3、其原始字面含義為：迫使或將其驅趕到一起；后來含義由此引申和一般化，表示廣義的、一般意義的強迫、迫使。
4. 共同向前推，讓你進教室向女生表白。
中文詞源
compel 強迫
com-, 強調。-pel, 驅使，詞源同appeal, pulse.
英文詞源
- compel
- compel: see pulse
- compel (v.)
- mid-14c., from Old French compellir, from Latin compellere "to drive together, drive to one place" (of cattle), "to force or compel" (of persons), from com- "together" (see com-) + pellere "to drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Related: Compelled; compelling.
雙語例句
- 1. The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
- 這項法律可強制父親定期支付子女費用。
來自《權威詞典》
- 2. Do you think you can compel obedience from me?
- 你以為你能逼我服從 嗎 ?
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 3. The arguments are founded on facts and compel conviction.
- 這些論點以事實為根據,令人不得不信服.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
- 4. Nothing can compel me to do such a thing.
- 沒有什么可以強迫我做這件事.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
- 5. You cannot compel good work from unwilling students.
- 你不能迫使不肯學習的學生取得好成績.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》