compel

compel [kəmˈpel] vt. (compelled; compelling)

1. ■ 强［胁］迫； 使不得不； 迫使（屈服）， 强制顺从［同意］

2. ■ 获得； 强取

I was compelled to do so by absolute necessity. 我因绝对的需要， 被迫这样做的。

He was compelled by illness to suspend his experiment. 他因病不得不暂时中断实验。

His cleverness and skill compel our admiration. 他的聪明和技艺博得我们的赞赏。

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词性变化

compel [kəmˈpel] vi.

1. ■ 驱策； 驱使

He had a presence that inspired and a voice that compelled. 他的神态令人敬畏， 他的声音令人敬从。

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继承用法

compellable adj. compellably adv. compeller n.

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习惯用语

compel sb. to do sth.

1. ■ 强迫某人做某事

be compelled to (do)

1. ■ 不得不（做）