impelling

英 [ɪmˈpelɪŋ]

美 [ɪmˈpelɪŋ]

v.  促使; 驱策; 迫使
impel的现在分词

柯林斯词典

• VERB 激励;驱策;迫使
  When something such as an emotionimpelsyoutodo something, it affects you so strongly that you feel forced to do it.
  1. ...the courage and competitiveness which impels him to take risks...
     促使他冒险的勇气和竞争精神
  2. I felt impelled to go on speaking.
     我感到不得不继续说下去。

英英释义

adj

• markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
  1. impelling skill as a teller of tales
  2. an impelling personality

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