compel

英[kəm'pel] 美[kəm'pɛl]
  • vt. 强迫,迫使;强使发生
  • n. (Compel)人名;(法)孔佩尔

词态变化


第三人称单数: compels;过去式: compelled;过去分词: compelled;现在分词: compelling;

助记提示


1、com- "together" + -pel.
2、字面含义:drive together, drive to one place (of cattle).
3、其原始字面含义为:迫使或将其驱赶到一起;后来含义由此引申和一般化,表示广义的、一般意义的强迫、迫使。
4. 共同向前推,让你进教室向女生表白。

中文词源


compel 强迫

com-, 强调。-pel, 驱使,词源同appeal, pulse.

英文词源


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.

双语例句


1. The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
这项法律可强制父亲定期支付子女费用。

来自《权威词典》

2. Do you think you can compel obedience from me?
你以为你能逼我服从 吗 ?

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. The arguments are founded on facts and compel conviction.
这些论点以事实为根据,令人不得不信服.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. Nothing can compel me to do such a thing.
没有什么可以强迫我做这件事.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5. You cannot compel good work from unwilling students.
你不能迫使不肯学习的学生取得好成绩.

来自《简明英汉词典》