impel
US /ɪmˈpel/
UK /ɪmˈpel/
动词
1.
推动, 驱使, 迫使
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
示例:
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I feel impelled to help those in need.
我感到有一种冲动去帮助那些需要帮助的人。
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Hunger impelled the boy to steal a loaf of bread.
饥饿迫使那个男孩偷了一块面包。
2.
推进, 驱动
to cause something to move forward; propel
示例:
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The wind impelled the small boat across the lake.
风推动小船穿过湖泊。
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The engine's power impels the aircraft forward.
发动机的动力驱动飞机前进。
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