early 15c., "powerful, violent; done by force," from Old French forcible "strong, powerful, mighty," from forcier "conquer by violence" (see force (v.)). From 1550s as "possessing force." Related: Forcibly.
实用例句
1. The police checked all windows and doors for signs of forcible entry.
警察检查了所有的门窗以寻找强行闯入的痕迹。
来自《权威词典》
2. It's a forcible argument.
那是很有力的论点.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Reports are coming in of the forcible resettlement of villagers from the countryside into towns.
不断有报道称村民被强制从农村迁入城镇定居。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The police had to make a forcible entry into the house where the thief was hiding.
警察不得不强行进入小偷藏身的那座房子.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. His first publication was a forcible article against slavery.
