compel
中文来自 ECDICT
- vt.
- 强迫，迫使
演变路径（由近及远）
词源说明
From Middle English compellen, borrowed from Middle French compellir, from Latin compellere, itself from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”). Displaced native Old English nīedan.
释义（英文）
动词 Verb
- (transitive, archaic, literally) To drive together, round up.
- (transitive) To overpower; to subdue.
- (transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
- (transitive) To forcefully or powerfully motivate (a course of action).
- (transitive) To have a strong, irresistible force (on someone or something).
- (transitive) To exact