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[/ɪmˈpel; ɪmˋpɛl/] v (-ll-) [Tn, Tn.pr, Cn.t] ~ sb (to sth) force or urge sb to do sth 推动、 推进、 驱策或敦促某人做某事物:
Impelled by feelings of guilt, John wrote to apologize. 约翰有感愧疚, 於是写信道歉. *
The President's speech impelled the nation to greater efforts. 总统的讲话激励国民更加努力. *
I felt impelled to investigate the matter further. 我觉得自己有责任对事情作进一步调查. Cf 参看 compel. |