to compel
01
迫使, 强迫
to make someone do something
Ditransitive: to compel sb to do sth
例子
The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.
有说服力的论点迫使她改变了在这个问题上的立场。
The law compels companies to disclose certain financial information.
法律强制公司披露某些财务信息。
02
迫使, 强迫
to cause something to be necessary or to make it inevitable
Transitive: to compel an action or approach
例子
The gravity of the situation compelled a change in our approach.
情况的严重性迫使我们改变了方法。
The complexity of the project compelled additional resources.
项目的复杂性迫使需要额外的资源。
