"compel" in Chinese (Simplified)
强迫迫使
Definition
强迫某人做某事,或通过影响力或必要性使某事发生。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Compel' 是正式用语,多见于法律、道德或强烈压力的场合。通常后面跟宾语和不定式(如 'compel someone to do something')。比 'coerce' 弱一些,但比 'encourage' 强。日常对话中少用。
Examples
The law can compel you to pay taxes.
法律可以**强迫**你交税。
The weather compelled us to stay inside.
天气**迫使**我们待在室内。
Her kindness compelled everyone to help.
她的善良**促使**大家去帮助。
No one can compel you to reveal your secrets.
没有人能**强迫**你揭露你的秘密。
Circumstances sometimes compel us to make tough choices.
有时候情况会**迫使**我们做出艰难的选择。
What compelled you to speak up at the meeting?
是什么**促使**你在会议上发言的?