请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 θ171416
释义
society > authority > subjection > obedience > compulsion > compel [verb (intransitive)] > to action (4)
to put (a person) to it1581

To force, challenge, or require (a person) to do something indicated by the context. Usually in passive.

to hold (also put) a pistol to (also at) (a person's) head1841

to hold (also put) a pistol to (also at) (a person's) head: to coerce or attempt to coerce (a person).

to force (one's) hand1860

To constrain by force (whether physical or moral); to compel; to overcome the resistance of. to force (one's) hand: to compel one to act prematurely…

to twist (someone's) arm1953

to twist(someone's) arm: to force or persuade someone to do something. Also used jocularly when no coercion is needed, esp. with reference to…

随便看

 

英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/11/10 21:53:05