urge
/ɜːdʒ/ · /ɝːdʒ/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4342 in the learning path
敦促；力劝
Definitions
v. To strongly encourage someone to do something.
敦促；力劝
n. A strong desire to do something.
强烈欲望；冲动
Example
I resisted the urge to eat another biscuit.
我忍住了再吃一块饼干的冲动。
Health experts urge governments to invest in preventive care rather than focus solely on treating diseases.
健康专家敦促政府投资预防保健，而不是只关注疾病治疗。
Collocations
- urge someone to do something
- a strong urge to
- resist the urge
- urge caution
Word family
- urging (n.)
Usage tip
动词用urge sb to do；名词用an urge to do。
FAQ
- What does urge mean?
- To strongly encourage someone to do something. A strong desire to do something.
- How is urge pronounced?
- UK /ɜːdʒ/, US /ɝːdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
