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compelling

UK //kəmˈpelɪŋ//US //kəmˈpelɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'compellere',意为 '驱使' 或 '强迫',由 'com-'(一起)和 'pellere'(推动)组成。

adjective

❶ 指事物具有强烈的吸引力或说服力,让人无法抗拒或忽视。常用于形容论点、故事、证据等。

“She gave a compelling argument for why we should change our policy.”

(她提出了一个令人信服的论点,说明我们为何应该改变政策。)

“The novel has a compelling plot that keeps readers hooked.”

(这部小说情节引人入胜,让读者欲罢不能。)

❶ 指某种力量或情感强烈到无法抗拒,常用于形容情感或冲动。

“She felt a compelling urge to help the homeless man.”

(她感到一种强烈的冲动想要帮助那个无家可归的人。)

“There was a compelling need to speak out against injustice.”

(有一种强烈的需求促使人们站出来反对不公。)

同义词:persuasive, convincing, irresistible, enthralling, captivating

常见短语

compelling reason — 指一个非常有力、无法忽视的理由,常用于解释为何采取某种行动或决定。

“She had no compelling reason to stay in the city, so she moved to the countryside.”

(她没有留在城市的充分理由,所以搬到了乡下。)

compelling evidence — 指非常有力、难以反驳的证据,常用于法律或科学讨论中。

“The prosecutor presented compelling evidence that convinced the jury.”

(检察官提供了强有力的证据,说服了陪审团。)