compel
意味: To force or oblige someone to do something, typically through authority, necessity, or overwhelming pressure; also, to inspire a strong reaction or response.
Compel has two main uses. In its coercive sense, it means to force compliance — a court can compel a witness to testify, or circumstances can compel action. In its more positive sense, something compelling is so powerful or interesting that it demands attention. The adjective 'compelling' (a compelling argument, compelling evidence) is now more common than the verb in general usage. Common collocations include 'compelled to,' 'feel compelled,' 'compel compliance,' and 'compelling case.'
例文
- The tribunal has the power to compel witnesses to give evidence under oath. 法庭有权强制证人在宣誓后作证。El tribunal tiene la potestad de obligar a los testigos a declarar bajo juramento.法廷は証人に宣誓の下での証言を強制する権限を持っている。재판소는 증인에게 선서하에 증언할 것을 강제할 권한을 가지고 있다.
- Rising inflation has compelled the Bank of England to raise interest rates for the fifth consecutive quarter. 不断上升的通胀迫使英格兰银行连续第五个季度加息。La creciente inflación ha obligado al Banco de Inglaterra a subir los tipos de interés por quinto trimestre consecutivo.インフレの上昇により、イングランド銀行は5四半期連続で利上げを余儀なくされた。인플레이션 상승으로 인해 영란은행은 5분기 연속으로 금리를 인상할 수밖에 없었다.
- She felt compelled to speak out after discovering the extent of the environmental damage caused by the factory. 在发现工厂造成的环境破坏的严重程度后,她感到不得不站出来发声。Se sintió obligada a hablar tras descubrir el alcance del daño medioambiental causado por la fábrica.工場が引き起こした環境被害の深刻さを知り、彼女は声を上げずにはいられないと感じた。공장이 초래한 환경 피해의 심각성을 알게 된 후, 그녀는 목소리를 내지 않을 수 없다고 느꼈다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: legal, journalism, academic
トーン: forceful
起源と歴史
From Latin compellere (to drive together, force), from com- (together, intensive) + pellere (to drive). Entered English in the 14th century via Old French compeller.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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