mid-14c., from Old French compellir, from Latin compellere "to drive together, drive to one place" (of cattle), "to force or compel" (of persons), from com- "together" (see com-) + pellere "to drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Related: Compelled; compelling.
实用例句
1. The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
这项法律可强制父亲定期支付子女费用。
来自《权威词典》
2. Do you think you can compel obedience from me?
你以为你能逼我服从 吗 ?
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The arguments are founded on facts and compel conviction.
这些论点以事实为根据,令人不得不信服.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. Nothing can compel me to do such a thing.
没有什么可以强迫我做这件事.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. You cannot compel good work from unwilling students.
