mid-14c., from Old French compellir, from Latin compellere "to drive together, drive to one place" (of cattle), "to force or compel" (of persons), from com- "together" (see com-) + pellere "to drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Related: Compelled; compelling.
中文解释
1、com- "together" + -pel.2、字面含义：drive together, drive to one place (of cattle).3、其原始字面含义为：迫使或将其驱赶到一起；后来含义由此引申和一般化，表示广义的、一般意义的强迫、迫使。4. 共同向前推，让你进教室向女生表白。
实用例句
1. The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.
这项法律可强制父亲定期支付子女费用。来自《权威词典》
2. Do you think you can compel obedience from me?
你以为你能逼我服从 吗 ?来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The arguments are founded on facts and compel conviction.
这些论点以事实为根据,令人不得不信服.来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. Nothing can compel me to do such a thing.
没有什么可以强迫我做这件事.来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. You cannot compel good work from unwilling students.
