基本词汇
v.驱使；激励
v.驱使；激励
过去式: impelled 过去分词: impelled 现在分词: impelling 第三人称单数: impels
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英英释义
词典解释
网络解释
verb
1. cause to move forward with force
e.g. Steam propels this ship
Synonym: propel
2. urge or force (a person) to an action
constrain or motivate
Synonym: force
1. 激励;驱策;迫使
When something such as an emotion impels you to do something, it affects you so strongly that you feel forced to do it.
e.g. ...the courage and competitiveness which impels him to take risks...
促使他冒险的勇气和竞争精神
e.g. I felt impelled to go on speaking.
我感到不得不继续说下去。
1. 驱使,逼迫：impede 阻碍 | impel 驱使,逼迫 | imperil 危及,使陷於危机
2. 迫使：impediment speech 言语障碍 | impel 迫使 | imperative 强迫的
3. 推进、推动：compel 强迫、迫使 | impel 推进、推动 | compelling 迷人的
经典引文
A ship impelled by the wind and tide.
出自：J. Imison近义词
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