How do you use "force" in a sentence?

The police used force to control the crowd. Don't force yourself to eat if you're not hungry. The new regulations come into force next month.

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Q: What does "force" mean?

Physical strength or power; to make someone do something 'Force' as a noun means physical strength, military power ('armed forces'), or influence ('force of nature'). As a verb, it means to compel someone against their will. 'In force' means in large numbers or legally valid. 'Force of habit' describes automatic behaviour.

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Significado: Physical strength or power; to make someone do something

力量，武力；强迫

fuerza, poder; forzar, obligar

力、勢力；強制する

힘, 세력; 강제하다

'Force' as a noun means physical strength, military power ('armed forces'), or influence ('force of nature'). As a verb, it means to compel someone against their will. 'In force' means in large numbers or legally valid. 'Force of habit' describes automatic behaviour.

「force」作为名词意为体力、军事力量（「armed forces」）或影响力（「force of nature」）。作为动词，意为违背某人意愿强迫他们。「in force」意为大量或在法律上有效。「force of habit」描述自动行为。

«Force» como sustantivo significa fuerza física, poder militar («armed forces») o influencia («force of nature»). Como verbo, significa obligar a alguien contra su voluntad. «In force» significa en gran número o legalmente válido. «Force of habit» describe un comportamiento automático.

名詞として「force」は身体的な力、軍事力（「armed forces」）、または影響力（「force of nature」）を意味します。動詞としては、意思に反して誰かを強制することを意味します。「in force」は大勢で、または法的に有効という意味。「force of habit」は無意識の行動を表します。

명사로서 'force'는 물리적 힘, 군사력('armed forces'), 또는 영향력('force of nature')을 의미합니다. 동사로는 누군가의 의지에 반하여 강제하는 것을 뜻합니다. 'in force'는 대규모로 또는 법적으로 유효한이라는 뜻이고, 'force of habit'은 습관적인 행동을 뜻합니다.

Ejemplos

The police used force to control the crowd.
警察使用武力控制人群。
La policía usó la fuerza para controlar a la multitud.
警察は群衆を制御するために力を使いました。
경찰은 군중을 통제하기 위해 물리력을 사용했습니다.
Don't force yourself to eat if you're not hungry.
如果你不饿，不要强迫自己吃。
No te fuerces a comer si no tienes hambre.
お腹が空いていないなら、無理に食べなくてもいいです。
배가 고프지 않으면 억지로 먹지 마세요.
The new regulations come into force next month.
新规定下个月生效。
Las nuevas regulaciones entran en vigor el próximo mes.
新しい規制は来月施行されます。
새로운 규정은 다음 달에 시행됩니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'force', from Late Latin 'fortia' (strength), from Latin 'fortis' (strong). The same root gives us 'fort', 'fortify', 'comfort' (with strength), and 'effort' (out of strength). The physics sense was formalised by Newton.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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