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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary com·pul·so·ry DATE 1581 1. mandatory , enforced compulsory retirement 2. coercive , compelling compulsory measures English Etymology compulsory 1580s, from L. *compulsorius, from compulsor "a compeller," agent noun from compellere (see compel). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 compulsory com·pul·sory / kEm5pQlsEri / adjective that must be done because of a law or a rule (因法律或规则而)必须做的,强制的,强迫的 SYN mandatory :
It is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmets. 所有骑摩托车的人都必须戴头盔,这是强制性的。 English is a compulsory subject at this level. 英语在这一级次是必修科目。 compulsory education / schooling 义务教育 compulsory redundancies 强制裁员 OPP voluntary • com·pul·sor·ily / kEm5pQlsErEli / adv.: Over 600 workers were made compulsorily redundant. 600 多名工人遭到强制性裁员。 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition adj. Function: adjective Synonyms: MANDATORY , compulsatory, imperative, imperious, obligatory, requiredWebster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged Search result show the entry is found in: compulsory jurisdiction , or compulsory listing com·pul·so·ry I. \kəmˈpəls(ə)rē, -ri\ adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin compulsorius coercive, from Latin compulsus (past participle of compellere) + -orius -ory 1. : demanded, directed, or designated by authority : enforced , mandatory < compulsory retirement > < compulsory vaccination > < fees compulsory for all applicants > 2. : having the power of compulsion : coercive , compelling < compulsory measures > 3. a. of education : requiring or insuring under law a minimum literary level and usually promoted in the case of minors by attendance of an authorized school up to a specified age limit b. : obligatory especially for the fulfillment of degree or graduation requirements < for science majors biology and astronomy are compulsory > II. noun (-es) Etymology: Medieval Latin compulsorium, from neuter of compulsorius, adjective archaic : a measure or means (as a legal injunction) compelling obedience |
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