compel

US /kəmˈpel/
UK /kəmˈpel/
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1.

強迫, 迫使

force or oblige (someone) to do something

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The law will compel employers to provide health insurance.
法律將強制雇主提供醫療保險。
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He felt compelled to confess his crime.
他感到不得不承認自己的罪行。
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forcecoercemakeobligerequire
2.

促使, 引起

bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure

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The evidence compelled a verdict of guilty.
證據促使判決有罪。
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His passion for justice compelled him to act.
他對正義的熱情促使他採取行動。
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bring aboutproduceeffectcreateinduce
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compelling