compel

英 [kəm'pel]美 [kəm'pɛl]

vt. 强迫，迫使；强使发生

n. (Compel)人名；(法)孔佩尔

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》

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