impel

英 [ɪmˈpel]

美 [ɪmˈpel]

v.  促使; 驱策; 迫使

过去式：impelled　过去分词：impelled　第三人称单数：impels　现在分词：impelling　

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BNC.18896 / COCA.16966

牛津词典

verb

• 促使；驱策；迫使
  if an idea or feeling impels you to do sth, you feel as if you are forced to do it
  1. He felt impelled to investigate further.
     他觉得有必要作进一步调查。
  2. There are various reasons that impel me to that conclusion.
     有各种原因促使我作出那个结论。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 激励;驱策;迫使
  When something such as an emotionimpelsyoutodo something, it affects you so strongly that you feel forced to do it.
  1. ...the courage and competitiveness which impels him to take risks...
     促使他冒险的勇气和竞争精神
  2. I felt impelled to go on speaking.
     我感到不得不继续说下去。

英英释义

verb

• cause to move forward with force
  1. Steam propels this ship
  Synonym:propel
• urge or force (a person) to an action
  Synonym:force

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