force
/fɔːs/ · /fɔːrs/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #3264 in the learning path
力；力量
Definitions
n. physical power that moves something or changes its shape
力；力量
v. to make someone do something against their wishes
强迫；迫使
n. physical strength used to control or overpower someone
武力；暴力
Example
The force of the wind blew my umbrella inside out.
大风把我的伞吹翻了。
Rising housing costs may force essential workers to move further away from the communities they serve.
不断上涨的住房成本可能迫使必要岗位的工作人员搬离他们服务的社区。
Collocations
- force someone to do something
- by force
- gravitational force
- labour force
Word family
- forceful (adj.)
- forcefully (adv.)
- forced (adj.)
- forcibly (adv.)
Usage tip
“迫使某人做某事”用force somebody to do something。
FAQ
- What does force mean?
- physical power that moves something or changes its shape to make someone do something against their wishes physical strength used to control or overpower someone
- How is force pronounced?
- UK /fɔːs/, US /fɔːrs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
