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force force ★★★★★/fɔ͟ː(r)s/1[VERB	动词]强迫；强制 If someone forces you to do something, they make you do it even though you do not want to, for example by threatening you.   [V n to-inf]  [V n]  [V n prep/adv]He was charged with abducting a taxi driver and forcing him to drive a bomb to Downing Street...他被控劫持一名出租车司机并强迫他开车把一颗炸弹送到唐宁街。He was forced to resign by Russia's conservative parliament...他在俄罗斯保守议会的压力下被迫辞职。I cannot force you in this. You must decide...在这件事上我不能强迫你。你必须自己决定。They were grabbed by three men who appeared to force them into a car.他们被 3 名男子强行塞进一辆车里。2[VERB	动词]迫使；使必须 If a situation or event forces you to do something, it makes it necessary for you to do something that you would not otherwise have done.   [V n to-inf]  [V n into/to/out of n]A back injury forced her to withdraw from Wimbledon...背部受伤使她不得不退出温布尔登赛事。He turned right, down a dirt road that forced him into four-wheel drive...他右转弯，开到了一条土路上，不得不以四轮驱动行进。She finally was forced to the conclusion that she wouldn't get another paid job in her field.她最后被迫得出结论:在这一行里不会再有人出钱雇她。3[VERB	动词]把…强加给 If someone forces something on or upon you, they make you accept or use it when you would prefer not to.   [V n on/upon n]To force this agreement on the nation is wrong.把这份协定强加给这个国家是错误的。4[VERB	动词]用力使…移动 If you force something into a particular position, you use a lot of strength to make it move there.   [V n prep/adv]They were forcing her head under the icy waters, drowning her.他们用力把她的头按到冰冷的水中，想淹死她。5[VERB	动词]强行打开(锁、门等) If someone forces a lock, a door, or a window, they break the lock or fastening in order to get into a building without using a key.   [V n]  [V n adj]That evening police forced the door of the flat and arrested Mr Roberts...那一晚，警察强行打开公寓大门，逮捕了罗伯茨先生。He tried to force the window open but it was jammed shut.他试图破窗而入，但是窗户卡死了。6[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]暴力；武力 If someone uses force to do something, or if it is done by force, strong and violent physical action is taken in order to achieve it. The government decided against using force to break-up the demonstrations.政府决定不使用暴力驱散示威人群。...the guerrillas' efforts to seize power by force.游击队使用武力夺取政权的努力7[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]力量；力气；威力 Force is the power or strength which something has. The force of the explosion shattered the windows of several buildings...爆炸的冲力震碎了几栋楼房的玻璃窗。It looked as though the storm had an awful lot of force.看上去暴风雨来势汹汹。8[N-COUNT	可数名词]力量；影响力 If you refer to someone or something as a force in a particular type of activity, you mean that they have a strong influence on it.   [with supp]For years the army was the most powerful political force in the country...多年来，军队一直是这个国家最强大的政治力量。The band are still as innovative a force in British music as they were when they started...这支乐队一如他们刚刚组建时那样是英国音乐界的一支创新力量。One of the driving forces behind this recent expansion is the growth of services.最近的这次经济扩张背后的主要推动力量之一是服务业的增长。9[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]影响力；威力；势力 The force of something is the powerful effect or quality that it has.   [oft N of n]He changed our world through the force of his ideas...他通过自己观念的力量改变了我们的世界。Perhaps your force of argument might have made some difference.或许是你的雄辩使情况发生了变化。10[N-COUNT	可数名词]自然力；非人力 You can use forces to refer to processes and events that do not appear to be caused by human beings, and are therefore difficult to understand or control.   [usu pl]...the protection of mankind against the forces of nature: epidemics, predators, floods, hurricanes...保护人类抵御自然力——传染病、食肉动物、洪水和飓风The principle of market forces was applied to some of the country's most revered institutions...市场运作的规律被应用到该国某些最具影响力的机构。Is it really the Holy Spirit moving me, or is it some evil force?真的是圣灵使我移动了，抑或是什么邪恶力量作祟？11[N-VAR	可变名词](物理学上的)力 In physics, a force is the pulling or pushing effect that something has on something else. ...the earth's gravitational force.地球的重力...protons and electrons trapped by magnetic forces in the Van Allen belts.范艾伦辐射带的磁力俘获的质子和电子12[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词](置于数字前表示风力的)级数 Force is used before a number to indicate a wind of a particular speed or strength, especially a very strong wind.   [N num]The airlift was conducted in force ten winds...空运在 10 级大风中进行。Northerly winds will increase to force six by midday.到中午时分北风会加强到 6 级。13[VERB	动词]勉强做出(微笑等) If you force a smile or a laugh, you manage to smile or laugh, but with an effort because you are unhappy.   [V n]  [V-ed]Joe forced a smile, but underneath he was a little disturbed...乔强颜欢笑，但内心里感到有些不安。'Why don't you offer me a drink?' he asked, with a forced smile.“为什么不请我喝一杯？”他问道，勉强笑了笑。14[N-COUNT	可数名词]军事力量；兵力 Forces are groups of soldiers or military vehicles that are organized for a particular purpose.   [usu pl]...the deployment of American forces in the region.美国武装力量在这一地区的部署15[N-PLURAL	复数名词]军队(指陆海空三军之一或三军) The forces means the army, the navy, or the air force, or all three. The more senior you become in the forces, the more likely you are to end up in a desk job.在部队里级别越高，最后就越有可能去做文职工作。16[N-SING	单数名词]See also:air force；armed forces；labour force；peacekeeping；task force；tour de force；workforce；警察机关；警察部门 The force is sometimes used to mean the police force.   [det N]It was hard for a police officer to make friends outside the force.警官很难与警队外面的人交朋友。17[PHRASE	短语]由于；迫于；通过…手段 If something happens by force of a particular quality, action, or set of circumstances, it happens because of the nature or intensity of that quality, action, or set of circumstances.   [PHR n]...converting the sceptics by force of argument.通过辩论说服提出质疑者...its promise to free Kuwait by force of arms.通过武力解放科威特的承诺18[PHRASE	短语]习惯使然；出于习惯 If you do something from force of habit, you do it because you have always done it in the past, rather than because you have thought carefully about it.   [usu from/by PHR]He looked around from force of habit, but nobody paid any attention to him...他出于习惯环顾四周，但是没人注意他。Unconsciously, by force of habit, she plugged the coffee pot in.下意识地，她习惯性地把咖啡壶的插头插上了。19[PHRASE	短语](法律、规定或体系)在实施，生效 A law, rule, or system that is in force exists or is being used.   [v-link PHR]Although the new tax is already in force, you have until November to lodge an appeal.尽管新的税法已经生效，你需要等到 12 月才能提出上诉。20[PHRASE	短语]大规模地；大量 When people do something in force, they do it in large numbers.   [PHR after v]Voters turned out in force for their first taste of multi-party elections.大批选民前来参加他们的第一次多党选举。21[PHR-RECIP	相互短语]联合；联手；合力 If you join forces with someone, you work together in order to achieve a common aim or purpose.   [V inflects]Both groups joined forces to persuade voters to approve a tax break for the industry...两个团体联合游说投票者赞成给予这个行业税收优惠。William joined forces with businessman Nicholas Court to launch the new vehicle.威廉和企业家尼古拉斯·考特联手推出这款新车。22[PHRASE	短语]挤进；闯出；强行通过 If you force your way through or into somewhere, you have to push or break things that are in your way in order to get there.   [V inflects]The miners were armed with clubs as they forced their way through a police cordon...矿工们手持棍棒冲过了警戒线。He forced his way into a house shouting for help.他冲进一幢房子呼喊求救。23 to force someone's  hand→see: hand； 24[PHRASAL VERB	短语动词]强忍，忍住(情感或欲望) If you force back an emotion or desire, you manage, with an effort, not to experience it.   [V P n (not pron)]  [Also V n P]Nancy forced back tears. She wasn't going to cry in front of all those people.南希强忍泪水。她不会在那些人面前哭的。相关词组：force back  force1 nounforce2 verbforceforce1 /fɔːs $ fɔːrs/ ●●● S2 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1military a)[countable usually plural] a group of people who have been trained to do military work for a government or other organizationgovernment/military/defence etc forces The riots were suppressed by government forces. He strengthened US forces in the Gulf. a plan to disarm the rebel forces (=those fighting against the government) b)the forces British English the army, navy, and air forcein the forces Both her sons are in the forces. c)nuclear/conventional forces nuclear weapons or ordinary weapons:  short-range nuclear forces →air force, armed forces, ground forces, → peacekeeping forceat peacekeeping, → security forcesat security(1), task force(2)2military action [uncountable] military action used as a way of achieving your aims:  Peace cannot be imposed by force. The UN will allow the use of force against aircraft violating the zone.3violence [uncountable] violent physical action used to get what you want:  The police used force to overpower the demonstrators.by force In the end he had to be thrown out of the house by force. They kicked the door down using sheer brute force.4physical power [uncountable] the amount of physical power with which something moves or hits another thing → strengthforce of The force of the explosion blew out all the windows.with great/considerable/increasing etc force He raised his hand and struck her with terrifying force.5natural power [countable, uncountable] a natural power or event:  the force of gravity powerful natural forces such as earthquakes, floods, and drought the forces of nature6organized group [countable usually singular] a group of people who have been trained and organized to do a particular job:  the company’s sales force the quality of the teaching force →police force7strong influence [countable] something or someone who is powerful and has a lot of influence on the way things happenthe driving force (behind something/somebody) (=the person or thing that makes something happen) Betty Coward was the driving force behind the project.a force for change/peace/democracy etc (=someone or something that makes change, peace etc more likely to happen) Healthy competition is a force for innovation. He’s a quick and decisive player – a force to be reckoned with (=a person, team, company etc that influences what happens). The fall in prices was due to forces beyond their control. →market forces8powerful effect [uncountable] the powerful effect that something has on you:  Even after 30 years, the play has lost none of its force. the force of his personality9join/combine forces (with somebody/something) to work together so that you can deal with a problem, be more powerful etcjoin forces to do something Local schools have joined forces with each other to share facilities.10in force a)if a law, rule etc is in force, it already exists:  The trade embargo has been in force for a year. b)in a large group, especially in order to protest about something  SYN  in large numbers:  Villagers turned out in force to protest about the new road.11come into force/bring something into force if a new law, rule, change etc comes or is brought into force, it starts to exist:  Parking restrictions in the town centre came into force last month.12by/through/out of force of habit because you have always done a particular thing and it is difficult to change:  I get up at 6 o'clock every day out of force of habit.13by/through force of circumstance(s) British English if something happens by force of circumstance, events outside your control make it happen14wind a)force 8/9/10 etc a unit for measuring the strength of the wind b)gale/hurricane force wind extremely strong wind that does a lot of damage15police the force a word meaning the police force, used especially by police officers16the forces of good/evil etc literary people or things that increase the amount of good or bad in the world:  the battle against the forces of evil →labour force, tour de force, workforceCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + forcesthe armed forces (=a country’s military organizations, including the army, navy, and air force)· Israel refused to withdraw its armed forces from the area.American/British/French etc forces· Several battles took place involving American forces.government forces (=soldiers fighting for the government)· Government forces reportedly shot dead 300 unarmed civilians.security forces (=who protect a country against people who are fighting the government)· The government claimed that the security forces had destroyed the rebels’ headquarters.rebel forces (=who are fighting against the government)· The village was attacked by rebel forces.military forces· He served with the military forces during the war.a defence force· Should the European Union have its own defence force?enemy forces· Enemy forces now occupy substantial areas of the city.a peacekeeping force· A large UN peacekeeping force is being assembled.special forces (=who are specially trained to fight against guerilla or terrorist groups)· Special forces were employed to support the local army.phrasesbe in the forces· Her husband is in the forces.verbsjoin the forces (=become a soldier, sailor etc)· He was too young to join the forces when the war broke out.withdraw your forces· Expecting the Allies to attack again, he began to withdraw his forces eastward.force1 nounforce2 verbforceforce2 ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitive]  Entry menu Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1make somebody do something to make someone do something they do not want to do → persuadeforce somebody to do something Government troops have forced the rebels to surrender. Due to the high cost of borrowing, many companies have been forced to close.force yourself to do something I had to force myself to get up this morning.force somebody/something into (doing) something women who are forced into arranged marriages Bad health forced him into taking early retirement.2make somebody/something move [always + adverb/preposition] to make someone or something move in a particular direction or into a different position, especially through or using great strength  SYN  push:  Strong winds forced the ship off course. Firemen tried to enter the building, but were forced back by the flames. She tried to keep the door shut but the man forced it open.3force your way through/into etc something (also force your way in/out/past etc) to push very hard in order to get somewhere:  The doctor forced his way through the crowd. Demonstrators forced their way past.4make something happen to make something happen or change, especially more quickly than planned or expected:  the unfortunate events that forced his resignation We need to force the pace on alternative energy policies.force prices/interest rates etc down/up The effect will be to increase unemployment and force down wages.5 force a door/lock/window to open a door etc using physical strength, often causing damage:  I forced the lock on the cupboard to see what was inside.6force the issue to do something that makes it necessary for someone to make decisions or take action, instead of waiting to see what happens:  Polly decided to force the issue by demanding an explanation.7force somebody’s hand to make someone do something unwillingly or earlier than they had intended:  They’re reluctant to sell the house yet but the right offer could force their hand.8force a smile/laugh etc to make yourself smile, laugh etc even though you feel upset or annoyedGRAMMAR: Comparisonforce• You force someone to do something: · The robbers forced him to hand over the money.• Force is often used in the passive: · The minister was forced to resign because of the scandal.make• You make someone do something: · The robbers made him hand over the money. ✗Don’t say:  make someone to do somethingcompel• You compel someone to do something: · The court can compel witnesses to give evidence.• Compel is very often used in the passive: · He became seriously ill and was compelled to retire two years later.oblige• You say that someone is obliged to do something. Oblige is almost always used in the passive: · Hotels are obliged by law to install smoke alarms.THESAURUSforce to make someone do something they do not want to do. Used when people or situations make you do something: · They were beaten and forced to confess to crimes they had not committed.· The drought forced millions of farmers to sell their cattle.make to force someone to do something by using pressure, threats, or violence. Make somebody do something is more common than force somebody to do something in everyday English: · Her parents disapproved of Alex and they made her stop seeing him.· Two men with guns made the staff hand over the money.pressure (also pressurize British English) to try to force someone to do something by making them feel that they should do it: · Some employers pressure their staff into working very long hours.· She felt they were trying to pressurize her into getting married.blackmail to force someone to give you money or do what you want by threatening to tell embarrassing secrets about them: · She tried to blackmail him with photographs of them together at the hotel.compel formal to force someone to do something using official power or authority. Also used when someone has to do something because of their situation: · The town was surrounded and compelled to surrender.· I felt compelled to offer them some kind of explanation.· You are compelled by law to carry an ID card.coerce /kəʊˈɜːs $ ˈkoʊɜːrs/ formal to force someone to do something by threatening them: · Local people were coerced into joining the rebel army.be obliged to do something formal if someone is obliged to do something, they must do it because it is the law or the rule, or because of the situation they are in: · You are not obliged to say anything which may harm your defence in court.· They were obliged to sell the land.force something ↔ back phrasal verb to stop yourself from showing that you are upset or frightened, especially with difficulty:  Janet forced back her tears.force something ↔ down phrasal verb1to make yourself eat or drink something, although you do not want it:  I forced down a piece of stale bread.2to make a plane land by threatening to attack it:  The hijacked plane was forced down by military jets.force something on/upon somebody phrasal verb to make someone do or accept something even though they do not want to:  It’s no good trying to force a diet on someone. people who try to force their own views on youforce something ↔ out of somebody phrasal verb to make someone tell you something by asking them many times, threatening them etc:  I wasn’t going to tell Matt but he forced it out of me.

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            force              ★                    /        fɔːs                ;          NAmE                fɔːrs                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            force      forces      forced      forcing                    WORD FAMILY              force                  noun          ,          verb          ★                            forceful                  adjective                            forcefully                  adverb                            forced                  adjective                          (≠unforced          )                            forcible                  adjective                            forcibly                  adverb                            enforce                  verb                                    noun                        violent action        暴力行动                    1        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          violent physical action used to obtain or achieve sth            武力；暴力                                    ◆          The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force.          不使用武力不可能使人质获释。                          ◆          The rioters were taken away            by force.                    聚众闹事者被强行带走。                          ◆          The ultimatum contained the threat of military force.          这份最后通牒含有武力威胁。                          ◆          We will achieve much more by persuasion than by            brute force.                    我们通过说服会比使用暴力更有成效。                            physical strength        力                    2        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the physical strength of sth that is shown as it hits sth else            力；力量                                    ◆          the            force of the blow/explosion/collision                    打击╱爆炸╱碰撞力                          ◆          The shopping centre took the            full forceof the blast.                    购物中心承受了全部爆炸力。                            strong effect        强大效力                    3        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the strong effect or influence of sth            强大效力；巨大影响                                    ◆          They realized the force of her argument.          他们领悟到了她那论据的威力。                          ◆          He controlled himself by            sheer force of will.                    他全凭意志力控制住了自己。                          ◆          She spoke with force and deliberation.          她讲话铿锵有力，字斟句酌。                            sb/sth with power        具有力量的人╱事物                    4        ★                  [countable          ]                          a person or thing that has a lot of power or influence            力量大的人（或事物）；影响大的人（或事物）                                    ◆                      economic/market forces                    经济╱市场力量                          ◆          the            forces of good/evil                    善╱恶的力量                          ◆          Ron is            the driving force            (= the person who has the most influence)behind the project.                    罗恩是这个计划的主心骨。                          ◆          She's            a force to be reckoned with            (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously).                    她是个有影响力的人物，需要认真对待。                          ◆          The expansion of higher education should be a powerful            force for change.                    高等教育的发展对变革应该是一个强大的推动力。                            authority        权威                    5                  [uncountable          ]                          the authority of sth            权力；效力                                    ◆          These guidelines do not have            the force of law.                    这些指导原则不具有法律效力。                          ◆          The court ruled that these standards have force in English law.          法院裁定，这些标准在英国法律中有效。                            group of people        一群人                    6        ★                  [countable + singular or plural verb          ]                          a group of people who have been organized for a particular purpose            （为某目的组织起来的）一群人                                    ◆          a member of the            sales force                    推销人员中的一员                          ◆          A large proportion of the            labour force            (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.)is unskilled.                    很大一部份劳动力是非技术工人。                          ☞see also                                                    workforce                                                                military        武装力量                    7        ★                  [countable + singular or plural verb          ]                          a group of people who have been trained to protect other people, usually by using weapons            武装部队；部队                                    ◆          a member of the security forces          保安部队成员                          ◆                      rebel/government forces                    反叛╱政府武装力量                          ◆          a peace-keeping force          维和部队                          ☞see also                                                    air force                                              ,                                                    police force                                              ,                                                    task force                                                                8        the forces                  [plural          ]                          (            BrE)                    the army, navy and            air force            兵力，武装力量（陆海空三军）                                    ◆          allied forces          盟军                          ☞see also                                                    the armed forces                                                                9        forces                  [plural          ]                          the weapons and soldiers that an army, etc. has, considered as things that may be used            武装力量                                    ◆          strategic nuclear forces          战略核部队                            police        警察                    10        the force                  [singular          ]                          (            BrE)                    the police force            警察部门                                    ◆          He joined the force twenty years ago.          他二十年前加入了警队。                            physics        物理                    11        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          an effect that causes things to move in a particular way            力                                    ◆          The moon exerts a force on the earth.          月球对地球有引力。                          ◆          the force of gravity          重力                          ◆          magnetic/centrifugal force          磁力；离心力                            of wind        风                    12                  [countable                ,         usually singular          ]                          a unit for measuring the strength of the wind            风力；风力等级                                    ◆          a force 9 gale                      *9 级大风                                    ◆          a gale force wind          一场大风级的风                            ☞see also                                    tour de force                                      IDIOMS              bring sth into ˈforce                              to cause a law, rule, etc. to start being used              （使法律、规则等）开始生效，开始实施                                            ◆            They are hoping to bring the new legislation into force before the end of the year.            他们希望在年底前实施新法。                                      ★        come/enter into ˈforce                              (of a law, rule, etc.            法律、规则等            )                                to start being used              开始生效；开始实施                                            ◆            When do the new regulations come into force?            新规章什么时候开始执行？                                      force of ˈhabit                              if you do sth from or out of              force of habit,you do it automatically and in a particular way because you have always done it that way in the past              习惯力量                                                  the forces of ˈnature                              the power of the wind, rain, etc, especially when it causes damage or harm              （尤指造成损害的）自然力；大自然的力量                                                  in ˈforce                  1                      (of people            人            )                                in large numbers              大量；众多                                            ◆            Protesters turned out in force.            有很多抗议者出席。                                    2          ★                      (of a law, rule, etc.            法律、规则等            )                                being used              已生效；在实施中                                            ◆            The new regulations are now in force.            新规章已生效。                                      join/combine ˈforces (with sb)                              to work together in order to achieve a shared aim              （同…）联合；（与…）合作                                            ◆            The two firms joined forces to win the contract.            两家公司联合起来争取合同。                                      ☞more at                                    spent                                                    verb        ★                        make sb do sth        使做某事                    1        ★                  [often passive          ]                          to make sb do sth that they do not want to do            强迫，迫使（某人做某事）                                    SYN                                                    compel                                                              forcesb into doing sth                          ◆          The President was forced into resigning.          总统被迫辞职。                          forcesb/yourself to do sth                          ◆          The President was forced to resign.          总统被迫辞职。                          ◆          I            was forced totake a taxi because the last bus had left.                    最后一班公共汽车已经开走，所以我只好叫了一辆出租汽车。                          ◆          She forced herself to be polite to them.          她对他们强装客气。                          forcesb into sth                          ◆          Ill health forced him into early retirement.          他由于健康不佳不得不提前退休。                          forcesb                          ◆          He didn't force me—I wanted to go.          他没有逼迫我，是我想去的。                          forceyourself                          ◆                      (              informal,              humorous)            ‘I shouldn't really have any more.’ ‘Go on—force yourself!’                    “我确实不应该再吃了。”“接着吃，再努力努力！”                          forcesth                          ◆          Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position.          公众的压力成功地迫使政府改变了立场。                            use physical strength        用体力                    2        ★                  to use physical strength to move sb/sth into a particular position            用力，强行（把…移动）                                    forcesth                          ◆          to            force a lock/window/door            (= to break it open using force)                    强行打开锁╱窗╱门                          ◆          to            force an entry            (= to enter a building using force)                    强行进入建筑物                          forcesth + adv./prep.                          ◆          She            forced her waythrough the crowd of reporters.                    她在记者群中挤出一条通路。                          ◆          He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand.          他硬要把他的一本书往我手里塞。                          forcesth + adj.                          ◆          The door had been            forced open.                    门被强行打开了。                            make sth happen        使发生                    3                  to make sth happen, especially before other people are ready            使发生（尤指趁他人尚未准备）                                    forcesth                          ◆          He was in a position where he had to force a decision.          他当时的处境是，不得不强行通过一项决定。                          forcesth + adv./prep.                          ◆          Building a new road here will force house prices down.          在这里修建一条新道路将使房价下跌。                            a smile/laugh        微笑；大笑                    4                  forcesth                          to make yourself smile, laugh, etc. rather than doing it naturally            强作笑颜；强装欢笑                                    ◆          She managed to force a smile.          她勉强笑笑。                            fruit/plants        果实；植物                    5                  forcesth                          to make fruit, plants, etc. grow or develop faster than normal by keeping them in special conditions            人工催长；加速（水果、植物等）生长；催熟                                    ◆          forced rhubarb          人工催长的大黄                          ◆          (            figurative)                    It is unwise to force a child's talent.          对儿童的才能拔苗助长是不明智的。                            IDIOMS              force sb's ˈhand                              to make sb do sth that they do not want to do or make them do it sooner than they had intended              迫使某人做某事（或提前行动）                                                  ˈforce the issue                              to do sth to make people take a decision quickly              迫使从速决定                                                  force the ˈpace        (          especially BrE)                          1                      to run very fast in a race in order to make the other people taking part run faster              迫使（赛跑对手）加速                                                2                      to make sb do sth faster than they want to              迫使（某人）加快速度                                            ◆            The demonstrations have succeeded in forcing the pace of change.            示威成功地促使改革进程加快。                                      ☞more at                                    throat                                              PHRASAL VERBS                    ˌforce sth↔ˈback                              to make yourself hide an emotion              强忍（不表露情感）                                            ◆            She swallowed hard and forced back her tears.            她使劲咽了一下口水，强忍住了眼泪。                                      ˌforce sth↔ˈdown                  1                      to make yourself eat or drink sth that you do not really want              强迫咽下（食物或饮料）                                                2                      to make a plane, etc. land, especially by threatening to attack it              迫使（飞机等）降落                                                  ˈforce sb/sth on/upon sb                              to make sb accept sth that they do not want              强迫接受；把…强加给                                            ◆            to force your attentions/opinions/company on sb            强行对（某人）献殷勤；把意见强加给（某人）；硬要陪伴（某人）                                      ˌforce sth ˈout of sb                              to make sb tell you sth, especially by threatening them              强使说出（尤其通过威胁）                                            ◆            I managed to force the truth out of him.            我设法迫使他说出了真情。                                          force              /        fɔːs                ;          NAmE                fɔːrs                /             force[fɔ:s]forced, forcing, forcesCET4CET6考研n372115837278217727210862563833565v850485318062905210117127258575NOUN6982209076VERB13411111098Spoken:441157884forced[35509] forces[30968] forcing[6326]力(53%)，力量(11%)，强迫(9%)，迫使(9%)，强制(5%)，部队(5%)，武力(4%)，军队(2%)，暴力(1%)，权力(1%)n.力量；武力；军队；魄力vt.促使，推动；强迫；强加n.(Force)人名；(意)福尔切；(英、法)福斯

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Collins	force ★★★★★ /fɔ͟ː(r)s/ 1 [VERB 动词]强迫；强制 If someone forces you to do something, they make you do it even though you do not want to, for example by threatening you. [V n to-inf] [V n] [V n prep/adv] He was charged with abducting a taxi driver and forcing him to drive a bomb to Downing Street... 他被控劫持一名出租车司机并强迫他开车把一颗炸弹送到唐宁街。 He was forced to resign by Russia's conservative parliament... 他在俄罗斯保守议会的压力下被迫辞职。 I cannot force you in this. You must decide... 在这件事上我不能强迫你。你必须自己决定。 They were grabbed by three men who appeared to force them into a car. 他们被 3 名男子强行塞进一辆车里。 2 [VERB 动词]迫使；使必须 If a situation or event forces you to do something, it makes it necessary for you to do something that you would not otherwise have done. [V n to-inf] [V n into/to/out of n] A back injury forced her to withdraw from Wimbledon... 背部受伤使她不得不退出温布尔登赛事。 He turned right, down a dirt road that forced him into four-wheel drive... 他右转弯，开到了一条土路上，不得不以四轮驱动行进。 She finally was forced to the conclusion that she wouldn't get another paid job in her field. 她最后被迫得出结论:在这一行里不会再有人出钱雇她。 3 [VERB 动词]把…强加给 If someone forces something on or upon you, they make you accept or use it when you would prefer not to. [V n on/upon n] To force this agreement on the nation is wrong. 把这份协定强加给这个国家是错误的。 4 [VERB 动词]用力使…移动 If you force something into a particular position, you use a lot of strength to make it move there. [V n prep/adv] They were forcing her head under the icy waters, drowning her. 他们用力把她的头按到冰冷的水中，想淹死她。 5 [VERB 动词]强行打开(锁、门等) If someone forces a lock, a door, or a window, they break the lock or fastening in order to get into a building without using a key. [V n] [V n adj] That evening police forced the door of the flat and arrested Mr Roberts... 那一晚，警察强行打开公寓大门，逮捕了罗伯茨先生。 He tried to force the window open but it was jammed shut. 他试图破窗而入，但是窗户卡死了。 6 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]暴力；武力 If someone uses force to do something, or if it is done by force, strong and violent physical action is taken in order to achieve it. The government decided against using force to break-up the demonstrations. 政府决定不使用暴力驱散示威人群。 ...the guerrillas' efforts to seize power by force. 游击队使用武力夺取政权的努力 7 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]力量；力气；威力 Force is the power or strength which something has. The force of the explosion shattered the windows of several buildings... 爆炸的冲力震碎了几栋楼房的玻璃窗。 It looked as though the storm had an awful lot of force. 看上去暴风雨来势汹汹。 8 [N-COUNT 可数名词]力量；影响力 If you refer to someone or something as a force in a particular type of activity, you mean that they have a strong influence on it. [with supp] For years the army was the most powerful political force in the country... 多年来，军队一直是这个国家最强大的政治力量。 The band are still as innovative a force in British music as they were when they started... 这支乐队一如他们刚刚组建时那样是英国音乐界的一支创新力量。 One of the driving forces behind this recent expansion is the growth of services. 最近的这次经济扩张背后的主要推动力量之一是服务业的增长。 9 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]影响力；威力；势力 The force of something is the powerful effect or quality that it has. [oft N of n] He changed our world through the force of his ideas... 他通过自己观念的力量改变了我们的世界。 Perhaps your force of argument might have made some difference. 或许是你的雄辩使情况发生了变化。 10 [N-COUNT 可数名词]自然力；非人力 You can use forces to refer to processes and events that do not appear to be caused by human beings, and are therefore difficult to understand or control. [usu pl] ...the protection of mankind against the forces of nature: epidemics, predators, floods, hurricanes... 保护人类抵御自然力——传染病、食肉动物、洪水和飓风 The principle of market forces was applied to some of the country's most revered institutions... 市场运作的规律被应用到该国某些最具影响力的机构。 Is it really the Holy Spirit moving me, or is it some evil force? 真的是圣灵使我移动了，抑或是什么邪恶力量作祟？ 11 [N-VAR 可变名词](物理学上的)力 In physics, a force is the pulling or pushing effect that something has on something else. ...the earth's gravitational force. 地球的重力 ...protons and electrons trapped by magnetic forces in the Van Allen belts. 范艾伦辐射带的磁力俘获的质子和电子 12 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](置于数字前表示风力的)级数 Force is used before a number to indicate a wind of a particular speed or strength, especially a very strong wind. [N num] The airlift was conducted in force ten winds... 空运在 10 级大风中进行。 Northerly winds will increase to force six by midday. 到中午时分北风会加强到 6 级。 13 [VERB 动词]勉强做出(微笑等) If you force a smile or a laugh, you manage to smile or laugh, but with an effort because you are unhappy. [V n] [V-ed] Joe forced a smile, but underneath he was a little disturbed... 乔强颜欢笑，但内心里感到有些不安。 'Why don't you offer me a drink?' he asked, with a forced smile. “为什么不请我喝一杯？”他问道，勉强笑了笑。 14 [N-COUNT 可数名词]军事力量；兵力 Forces are groups of soldiers or military vehicles that are organized for a particular purpose. [usu pl] ...the deployment of American forces in the region. 美国武装力量在这一地区的部署 15 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]军队(指陆海空三军之一或三军) The forces means the army, the navy, or the air force, or all three. The more senior you become in the forces, the more likely you are to end up in a desk job. 在部队里级别越高，最后就越有可能去做文职工作。 16 [N-SING 单数名词]See also:air force ；armed forces ；labour force ；peacekeeping ；task force ；tour de force ；workforce ；警察机关；警察部门 The force is sometimes used to mean the police force. [det N] It was hard for a police officer to make friends outside the force. 警官很难与警队外面的人交朋友。 17 [PHRASE 短语]由于；迫于；通过…手段 If something happens by force of a particular quality, action, or set of circumstances, it happens because of the nature or intensity of that quality, action, or set of circumstances. [PHR n] ...converting the sceptics by force of argument. 通过辩论说服提出质疑者 ...its promise to free Kuwait by force of arms. 通过武力解放科威特的承诺 18 [PHRASE 短语]习惯使然；出于习惯 If you do something from force of habit, you do it because you have always done it in the past, rather than because you have thought carefully about it. [usu from/by PHR] He looked around from force of habit, but nobody paid any attention to him... 他出于习惯环顾四周，但是没人注意他。 Unconsciously, by force of habit, she plugged the coffee pot in. 下意识地，她习惯性地把咖啡壶的插头插上了。 19 [PHRASE 短语](法律、规定或体系)在实施，生效 A law, rule, or system that is in force exists or is being used. [v-link PHR] Although the new tax is already in force, you have until November to lodge an appeal. 尽管新的税法已经生效，你需要等到 12 月才能提出上诉。 20 [PHRASE 短语]大规模地；大量 When people do something in force, they do it in large numbers. [PHR after v] Voters turned out in force for their first taste of multi-party elections. 大批选民前来参加他们的第一次多党选举。 21 [PHR-RECIP 相互短语]联合；联手；合力 If you join forces with someone, you work together in order to achieve a common aim or purpose. [V inflects] Both groups joined forces to persuade voters to approve a tax break for the industry... 两个团体联合游说投票者赞成给予这个行业税收优惠。 William joined forces with businessman Nicholas Court to launch the new vehicle. 威廉和企业家尼古拉斯·考特联手推出这款新车。 22 [PHRASE 短语]挤进；闯出；强行通过 If you force your way through or into somewhere, you have to push or break things that are in your way in order to get there. [V inflects] The miners were armed with clubs as they forced their way through a police cordon... 矿工们手持棍棒冲过了警戒线。 He forced his way into a house shouting for help. 他冲进一幢房子呼喊求救。 23 to force someone's hand→see: hand ； 24 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]强忍，忍住(情感或欲望) If you force back an emotion or desire, you manage, with an effort, not to experience it. [V P n (not pron)] [Also V n P] Nancy forced back tears. She wasn't going to cry in front of all those people. 南希强忍泪水。她不会在那些人面前哭的。相关词组： force back
Oxford	force ★ / fɔːs ; NAmE fɔːrs / noun , verb force forces forced forcing WORD FAMILY force noun , verb ★ forceful adjective forcefully adverb forced adjective (≠unforced ) forcible adjective forcibly adverb enforce verb noun violent action 暴力行动 1 ★ [uncountable ] violent physical action used to obtain or achieve sth 武力；暴力 ◆ The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. 不使用武力不可能使人质获释。 ◆ The rioters were taken away by force. 聚众闹事者被强行带走。 ◆ The ultimatum contained the threat of military force. 这份最后通牒含有武力威胁。 ◆ We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. 我们通过说服会比使用暴力更有成效。 physical strength 力 2 ★ [uncountable ] the physical strength of sth that is shown as it hits sth else 力；力量 ◆ the force of the blow/explosion/collision 打击╱爆炸╱碰撞力 ◆ The shopping centre took the full forceof the blast. 购物中心承受了全部爆炸力。 strong effect 强大效力 3 ★ [uncountable ] the strong effect or influence of sth 强大效力；巨大影响 ◆ They realized the force of her argument. 他们领悟到了她那论据的威力。 ◆ He controlled himself by sheer force of will. 他全凭意志力控制住了自己。 ◆ She spoke with force and deliberation. 她讲话铿锵有力，字斟句酌。 sb/sth with power 具有力量的人╱事物 4 ★ [countable ] a person or thing that has a lot of power or influence 力量大的人（或事物）；影响大的人（或事物） ◆ economic/market forces 经济╱市场力量 ◆ the forces of good/evil 善╱恶的力量 ◆ Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence)behind the project. 罗恩是这个计划的主心骨。 ◆ She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). 她是个有影响力的人物，需要认真对待。 ◆ The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. 高等教育的发展对变革应该是一个强大的推动力。 authority 权威 5 [uncountable ] the authority of sth 权力；效力 ◆ These guidelines do not have the force of law. 这些指导原则不具有法律效力。 ◆ The court ruled that these standards have force in English law. 法院裁定，这些标准在英国法律中有效。 group of people 一群人 6 ★ [countable + singular or plural verb ] a group of people who have been organized for a particular purpose （为某目的组织起来的）一群人 ◆ a member of the sales force 推销人员中的一员 ◆ A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.)is unskilled. 很大一部份劳动力是非技术工人。 ☞see also workforce military 武装力量 7 ★ [countable + singular or plural verb ] a group of people who have been trained to protect other people, usually by using weapons 武装部队；部队 ◆ a member of the security forces 保安部队成员 ◆ rebel/government forces 反叛╱政府武装力量 ◆ a peace-keeping force 维和部队 ☞see also air force , police force , task force 8 the forces [plural ] ( BrE) the army, navy and air force 兵力，武装力量（陆海空三军） ◆ allied forces 盟军 ☞see also the armed forces 9 forces [plural ] the weapons and soldiers that an army, etc. has, considered as things that may be used 武装力量 ◆ strategic nuclear forces 战略核部队 police 警察 10 the force [singular ] ( BrE) the police force 警察部门 ◆ He joined the force twenty years ago. 他二十年前加入了警队。 physics 物理 11 ★ [countable , uncountable ] an effect that causes things to move in a particular way 力 ◆ The moon exerts a force on the earth. 月球对地球有引力。 ◆ the force of gravity 重力 ◆ magnetic/centrifugal force 磁力；离心力 of wind 风 12 [countable , usually singular ] a unit for measuring the strength of the wind 风力；风力等级 ◆ a force 9 gale *9 级大风 ◆ a gale force wind 一场大风级的风 ☞see also tour de force IDIOMS bring sth into ˈforce to cause a law, rule, etc. to start being used （使法律、规则等）开始生效，开始实施 ◆ They are hoping to bring the new legislation into force before the end of the year. 他们希望在年底前实施新法。 ★ come/enter into ˈforce (of a law, rule, etc. 法律、规则等 ) to start being used 开始生效；开始实施 ◆ When do the new regulations come into force? 新规章什么时候开始执行？ force of ˈhabit if you do sth from or out of force of habit,you do it automatically and in a particular way because you have always done it that way in the past 习惯力量 the forces of ˈnature the power of the wind, rain, etc, especially when it causes damage or harm （尤指造成损害的）自然力；大自然的力量 in ˈforce 1 (of people 人 ) in large numbers 大量；众多 ◆ Protesters turned out in force. 有很多抗议者出席。 2 ★ (of a law, rule, etc. 法律、规则等 ) being used 已生效；在实施中 ◆ The new regulations are now in force. 新规章已生效。 join/combine ˈforces (with sb) to work together in order to achieve a shared aim （同…）联合；（与…）合作 ◆ The two firms joined forces to win the contract. 两家公司联合起来争取合同。 ☞more at spent verb ★ make sb do sth 使做某事 1 ★ [often passive ] to make sb do sth that they do not want to do 强迫，迫使（某人做某事） SYN compel forcesb into doing sth ◆ The President was forced into resigning. 总统被迫辞职。 forcesb/yourself to do sth ◆ The President was forced to resign. 总统被迫辞职。 ◆ I was forced totake a taxi because the last bus had left. 最后一班公共汽车已经开走，所以我只好叫了一辆出租汽车。 ◆ She forced herself to be polite to them. 她对他们强装客气。 forcesb into sth ◆ Ill health forced him into early retirement. 他由于健康不佳不得不提前退休。 forcesb ◆ He didn't force me—I wanted to go. 他没有逼迫我，是我想去的。 forceyourself ◆ ( informal, humorous) ‘I shouldn't really have any more.’ ‘Go on—force yourself!’ “我确实不应该再吃了。”“接着吃，再努力努力！” forcesth ◆ Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. 公众的压力成功地迫使政府改变了立场。 use physical strength 用体力 2 ★ to use physical strength to move sb/sth into a particular position 用力，强行（把…移动） forcesth ◆ to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) 强行打开锁╱窗╱门 ◆ to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) 强行进入建筑物 forcesth + adv./prep. ◆ She forced her waythrough the crowd of reporters. 她在记者群中挤出一条通路。 ◆ He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. 他硬要把他的一本书往我手里塞。 forcesth + adj. ◆ The door had been forced open. 门被强行打开了。 make sth happen 使发生 3 to make sth happen, especially before other people are ready 使发生（尤指趁他人尚未准备） forcesth ◆ He was in a position where he had to force a decision. 他当时的处境是，不得不强行通过一项决定。 forcesth + adv./prep. ◆ Building a new road here will force house prices down. 在这里修建一条新道路将使房价下跌。 a smile/laugh 微笑；大笑 4 forcesth to make yourself smile, laugh, etc. rather than doing it naturally 强作笑颜；强装欢笑 ◆ She managed to force a smile. 她勉强笑笑。 fruit/plants 果实；植物 5 forcesth to make fruit, plants, etc. grow or develop faster than normal by keeping them in special conditions 人工催长；加速（水果、植物等）生长；催熟 ◆ forced rhubarb 人工催长的大黄 ◆ ( figurative) It is unwise to force a child's talent. 对儿童的才能拔苗助长是不明智的。 IDIOMS force sb's ˈhand to make sb do sth that they do not want to do or make them do it sooner than they had intended 迫使某人做某事（或提前行动） ˈforce the issue to do sth to make people take a decision quickly 迫使从速决定 force the ˈpace ( especially BrE) 1 to run very fast in a race in order to make the other people taking part run faster 迫使（赛跑对手）加速 2 to make sb do sth faster than they want to 迫使（某人）加快速度 ◆ The demonstrations have succeeded in forcing the pace of change. 示威成功地促使改革进程加快。 ☞more at throat PHRASAL VERBS ˌforce sth↔ˈback to make yourself hide an emotion 强忍（不表露情感） ◆ She swallowed hard and forced back her tears. 她使劲咽了一下口水，强忍住了眼泪。 ˌforce sth↔ˈdown 1 to make yourself eat or drink sth that you do not really want 强迫咽下（食物或饮料） 2 to make a plane, etc. land, especially by threatening to attack it 迫使（飞机等）降落 ˈforce sb/sth on/upon sb to make sb accept sth that they do not want 强迫接受；把…强加给 ◆ to force your attentions/opinions/company on sb 强行对（某人）献殷勤；把意见强加给（某人）；硬要陪伴（某人） ˌforce sth ˈout of sb to make sb tell you sth, especially by threatening them 强使说出（尤其通过威胁） ◆ I managed to force the truth out of him. 我设法迫使他说出了真情。 force / fɔːs ; NAmE fɔːrs /
LDC	force1 noun force2 verb forceforce1 /fɔːs $ fɔːrs/ ●●● S2 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1military a)[countable usually plural] a group of people who have been trained to do military work for a government or other organizationgovernment/military/defence etc forces The riots were suppressed by government forces. He strengthened US forces in the Gulf. a plan to disarm the rebel forces (=those fighting against the government) b)the forces British English the army, navy, and air forcein the forces Both her sons are in the forces. c)nuclear/conventional forces nuclear weapons or ordinary weapons: short-range nuclear forces → air force , armed forces , ground forces , → peacekeeping force at peacekeeping , → security forces at security(1) , task force(2) 2military action [uncountable] military action used as a way of achieving your aims: Peace cannot be imposed by force. The UN will allow the use of force against aircraft violating the zone.3violence [uncountable] violent physical action used to get what you want: The police used force to overpower the demonstrators.by force In the end he had to be thrown out of the house by force. They kicked the door down using sheer brute force.4physical power [uncountable] the amount of physical power with which something moves or hits another thing → strengthforce of The force of the explosion blew out all the windows.with great/considerable/increasing etc force He raised his hand and struck her with terrifying force.5natural power [countable, uncountable] a natural power or event: the force of gravity powerful natural forces such as earthquakes, floods, and drought the forces of nature6organized group [countable usually singular] a group of people who have been trained and organized to do a particular job: the company’s sales force the quality of the teaching force → police force 7strong influence [countable] something or someone who is powerful and has a lot of influence on the way things happenthe driving force (behind something/somebody) (=the person or thing that makes something happen) Betty Coward was the driving force behind the project.a force for change/peace/democracy etc (=someone or something that makes change, peace etc more likely to happen) Healthy competition is a force for innovation. He’s a quick and decisive player – a force to be reckoned with (=a person, team, company etc that influences what happens). The fall in prices was due to forces beyond their control. → market forces 8powerful effect [uncountable] the powerful effect that something has on you: Even after 30 years, the play has lost none of its force. the force of his personality9join/combine forces (with somebody/something) to work together so that you can deal with a problem, be more powerful etcjoin forces to do something Local schools have joined forces with each other to share facilities.10in force a)if a law, rule etc is in force, it already exists: The trade embargo has been in force for a year. b)in a large group, especially in order to protest about something SYN in large numbers: Villagers turned out in force to protest about the new road.11come into force/bring something into force if a new law, rule, change etc comes or is brought into force, it starts to exist: Parking restrictions in the town centre came into force last month.12by/through/out of force of habit because you have always done a particular thing and it is difficult to change: I get up at 6 o'clock every day out of force of habit.13by/through force of circumstance(s) British English if something happens by force of circumstance, events outside your control make it happen14wind a)force 8/9/10 etc a unit for measuring the strength of the wind b)gale/hurricane force wind extremely strong wind that does a lot of damage15police the force a word meaning the police force, used especially by police officers16the forces of good/evil etc literary people or things that increase the amount of good or bad in the world: the battle against the forces of evil → labour force , tour de force , workforce COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + forcesthe armed forces (=a country’s military organizations, including the army, navy, and air force)· Israel refused to withdraw its armed forces from the area.American/British/French etc forces· Several battles took place involving American forces.government forces (=soldiers fighting for the government)· Government forces reportedly shot dead 300 unarmed civilians.security forces (=who protect a country against people who are fighting the government)· The government claimed that the security forces had destroyed the rebels’ headquarters.rebel forces (=who are fighting against the government)· The village was attacked by rebel forces.military forces· He served with the military forces during the war.a defence force· Should the European Union have its own defence force?enemy forces· Enemy forces now occupy substantial areas of the city.a peacekeeping force· A large UN peacekeeping force is being assembled.special forces (=who are specially trained to fight against guerilla or terrorist groups)· Special forces were employed to support the local army.phrasesbe in the forces· Her husband is in the forces.verbsjoin the forces (=become a soldier, sailor etc)· He was too young to join the forces when the war broke out.withdraw your forces· Expecting the Allies to attack again, he began to withdraw his forces eastward. force1 noun force2 verb forceforce2 ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitive] Entry menu Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1make somebody do something to make someone do something they do not want to do → persuadeforce somebody to do something Government troops have forced the rebels to surrender. Due to the high cost of borrowing, many companies have been forced to close.force yourself to do something I had to force myself to get up this morning.force somebody/something into (doing) something women who are forced into arranged marriages Bad health forced him into taking early retirement.2make somebody/something move [always + adverb/preposition] to make someone or something move in a particular direction or into a different position, especially through or using great strength SYN push: Strong winds forced the ship off course. Firemen tried to enter the building, but were forced back by the flames. She tried to keep the door shut but the man forced it open.3force your way through/into etc something (also force your way in/out/past etc) to push very hard in order to get somewhere: The doctor forced his way through the crowd. Demonstrators forced their way past.4make something happen to make something happen or change, especially more quickly than planned or expected: the unfortunate events that forced his resignation We need to force the pace on alternative energy policies.force prices/interest rates etc down/up The effect will be to increase unemployment and force down wages.5 force a door/lock/window to open a door etc using physical strength, often causing damage: I forced the lock on the cupboard to see what was inside.6force the issue to do something that makes it necessary for someone to make decisions or take action, instead of waiting to see what happens: Polly decided to force the issue by demanding an explanation.7force somebody’s hand to make someone do something unwillingly or earlier than they had intended: They’re reluctant to sell the house yet but the right offer could force their hand.8force a smile/laugh etc to make yourself smile, laugh etc even though you feel upset or annoyedGRAMMAR: Comparisonforce• You force someone to do something: · The robbers forced him to hand over the money.• Force is often used in the passive: · The minister was forced to resign because of the scandal.make• You make someone do something: · The robbers made him hand over the money. ✗Don’t say: make someone to do somethingcompel• You compel someone to do something: · The court can compel witnesses to give evidence.• Compel is very often used in the passive: · He became seriously ill and was compelled to retire two years later.oblige• You say that someone is obliged to do something. Oblige is almost always used in the passive: · Hotels are obliged by law to install smoke alarms.THESAURUSforce to make someone do something they do not want to do. Used when people or situations make you do something: · They were beaten and forced to confess to crimes they had not committed.· The drought forced millions of farmers to sell their cattle.make to force someone to do something by using pressure, threats, or violence. Make somebody do something is more common than force somebody to do something in everyday English: · Her parents disapproved of Alex and they made her stop seeing him.· Two men with guns made the staff hand over the money.pressure (also pressurize British English) to try to force someone to do something by making them feel that they should do it: · Some employers pressure their staff into working very long hours.· She felt they were trying to pressurize her into getting married.blackmail to force someone to give you money or do what you want by threatening to tell embarrassing secrets about them: · She tried to blackmail him with photographs of them together at the hotel.compel formal to force someone to do something using official power or authority. Also used when someone has to do something because of their situation: · The town was surrounded and compelled to surrender.· I felt compelled to offer them some kind of explanation.· You are compelled by law to carry an ID card.coerce /kəʊˈɜːs $ ˈkoʊɜːrs/ formal to force someone to do something by threatening them: · Local people were coerced into joining the rebel army.be obliged to do something formal if someone is obliged to do something, they must do it because it is the law or the rule, or because of the situation they are in: · You are not obliged to say anything which may harm your defence in court.· They were obliged to sell the land.force back phrasal verb to stop yourself from showing that you are upset or frightened, especially with difficulty: Janet forced back her tears.force down phrasal verb1to make yourself eat or drink something, although you do not want it: I forced down a piece of stale bread.2to make a plane land by threatening to attack it: The hijacked plane was forced down by military jets.force on/upon phrasal verb to make someone do or accept something even though they do not want to: It’s no good trying to force a diet on someone. people who try to force their own views on youforce out of phrasal verb to make someone tell you something by asking them many times, threatening them etc: I wasn’t going to tell Matt but he forced it out of me.
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