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compulsion

释义

compulsion

noun

UK /kəmˈpʌlʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	compulsion
plural	compulsions

1
countable a very strong feeling of wanting to do something, especially a feeling that you cannot control
He felt a sudden compulsion to tell her the truth.
Synonyms and related words
Habits and habitual behaviour
habit
routine
daily life
2
uncountable a legal or other obligation to do something
under compulsion:
You are not under any compulsion to make a statement to the police.
Synonyms and related words
Responsibilities and responsibility
accountability
responsibility
obligation

compulsion

noun

US /kəmˈpʌlʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	compulsion
plural	compulsions

1
countable a very strong feeling of wanting to do something, especially a feeling that you cannot control
He felt a sudden compulsion to tell her the truth.
Synonyms and related words
Habits and habitual behavior
habit
routine
custom
2
uncountable a legal or other obligation to do something
under compulsion:
You are not under any compulsion to make a statement to the police.
Synonyms and related words
Responsibilities and responsibility
accountability
responsibility
obligation

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