compel /kəmˈpɛl/ CET4 TEM4 ( compelling, compelled, compels )

• 1. 

  V-T If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it. 迫使

  例：

  ...the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet.

  …强制骑车人戴头盔的法律的引入。

• 2. 

  PHRASE If you feel compelled to do something, you feel that you must do it, because it is the right thing to do. 感到必须 (做某事)

  例：

  Dickens felt compelled to return to the stage for a final goodbye.

  狄更斯感到必须返回舞台作最后的告别。