"compel" in Chinese (Traditional)
強迫迫使
Definition
強迫某人做某事,或因影響力或必要性使某事發生。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
'Compel' 屬正式用語,常用於法律、道德或強大壓力的場合。通常後接受詞及不定詞(如 'compel someone to do something')。比 'coerce' 弱一些,但比 'encourage' 強。在日常會話中少見。
Examples
The law can compel you to pay taxes.
法律可以**強迫**你交稅。
The weather compelled us to stay inside.
天氣**迫使**我們待在室內。
Her kindness compelled everyone to help.
她的善良**促使**大家去幫助。
No one can compel you to reveal your secrets.
沒有人能**強迫**你揭露你的祕密。
Circumstances sometimes compel us to make tough choices.
有時候情況會**迫使**我們做出艱難的選擇。
What compelled you to speak up at the meeting?
是什麼**促使**你在會議上發言的?