compel
英 [kəmˈpel]
美 [kəmˈpel]
- vt. 强迫,迫使;强使发生
- n. (Compel)人名;(法)孔佩尔
1、com- "together" + -pel.
2、字面含义:drive together, drive to one place (of cattle).
3、其原始字面含义为:迫使或将其驱赶到一起;后来含义由此引申和一般化,表示广义的、一般意义的强迫、迫使。
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compel 强迫com-, 强调。-pel, 驱使,词源同appeal, pulse.
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compel: see pulse
- compel (v.)
- mid-14c., from Old French compellir, from Latin compellere "to drive together, drive to one place" (of cattle), "to force or compel" (of persons), from com- "together" (see com-) + pellere "to drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Related: Compelled; compelling.
- 1. The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
- 这项法律可强制父亲定期支付子女费用。
- 2. Do you think you can compel obedience from me?
- 你以为你能逼我服从 吗 ?
- 3. The arguments are founded on facts and compel conviction.
- 这些论点以事实为根据,令人不得不信服.
- 4. Nothing can compel me to do such a thing.
- 没有什么可以强迫我做这件事.
- 5. You cannot compel good work from unwilling students.
- 你不能迫使不肯学习的学生取得好成绩.