Definitions
v. to force someone to do something
迫使；强迫
Example
Heavy rain compelled us to cancel our picnic.
大雨迫使我们取消了野餐。
Stricter environmental laws could compel manufacturers to reduce waste and adopt cleaner production methods.
更严格的环境法规可能迫使制造商减少废弃物并采用更清洁的生产方式。
Collocations
- compel someone to act
- feel compelled to
- be compelled by circumstances
Word family
- compelling (adj.)
- compulsion (n.)
- compulsory (adj.)
Synonyms
- force
- oblige
Usage tip
常用compel sb to do，语气强且较正式。
FAQ
- What does compel mean?
- to force someone to do something
- How is compel pronounced?
- UK /kəmˈpel/, US /kəmˈpel/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
