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verb compel somebody to do something 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的费用。 I feel compelled to write and tell you how much I enjoyed your book. 我觉得必须写信告诉你我是多么欣赏你的书。 The court has powers to compel witnesses to attend. compel something Last year ill health compelled his retirement. 去年他因身体不好被迫退休了。 He spoke with an authority that compelled the attention of the whole crowd. 他用权威的口气讲话，引起了整个人群的注意。 |