| 单词 | compel |
| 释义 | compel v.tr. (compelled, compelling) 1. (usu. foll. by to + infin.) force, constrain (compelled them to admit it). 2. bring about (an action) by force (compel submission). 3. (as compelling adj.) rousing strong interest, attention, conviction, or admiration. 4. archaic drive forcibly. Derivatives compellable adj. compellingly adv. Etymology: ME f. L compellere compuls- (as COM-, pellere drive) |
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