单词 | compulsory |
释义 | compulsory compulsory /kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/ aep /-sɚ-/ adjective ► B2 If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law: » Swimming was compulsory at my school.» The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsThesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibilitycompulsorily /-əl.i/ adverb ► F0» Patients can now be compulsorily detained in hospital only under tightly drawn criteria.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsThesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibility • • • Extra Examples:» English is compulsory for all students, but art and music are optional.» They proposed making secondary education compulsory up to the age of 18.» He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service.» Attendance at lectures is compulsory.» These books are compulsory reading for students of architecture. |
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