force or oblige (someone) to do something
强迫,迫使(某人做某事)
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a sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions .责任感迫使哈里回答了她的问题。
[with obj.]bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure
(通过使用武力、施加压力)引起,导致;强使发生
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they may compel a witness's attendance at court by issue of a summons 他们可以发出传票强迫证人出庭
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his striking appearance compelled attention .他出众的容貌引人注目。
[with obj. and adverbial of direction]
〈诗/文〉 驱赶
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by heavn's high will compell'd from shore to shore .听从上天的意愿,在湖岸之间被驱赶。
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compelv.强迫;迫使;引起;导致;强使发生;驱赶
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impelv.驱使;迫使;催促;推进;驱动
"late Middle English: from Latin