音标:[im'pel]
vt. 推动, 激励, 驱使, 迫使
相关词组:
impel sb to do sth
impel sb to greater efforts
在线英汉词典
impel的短语、例句:
impel
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.
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