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forced

UK /fɔːst/US /fɔːrst/

词源

源自中古英语 'forced',是 'force' 的过去分词形式,'force' 本身来自古法语 'forcer',意为‘强迫’,最终源自拉丁语 'fortis'(强壮的)。

adjective

❶ 指被迫的、不自然的或强制的行为或状态,常带有勉强或不情愿的意味。

“She gave a forced smile when she saw her ex-boyfriend.”

(她看到前男友时勉强挤出了一个微笑。)

“The apology sounded forced and insincere.”

(这个道歉听起来很勉强,缺乏诚意。)

同义词:compulsory, obligatory, coerced

verb

❶ force的过去式和过去分词形式,表示迫使或强制某人做某事。

“He was forced to resign after the scandal.”

(丑闻发生后,他被迫辞职。)

“The storm forced us to stay indoors all day.”

(暴风雨迫使我们整天待在室内。)

同义词:compelled, pressured, driven

常见短语

forced entry — 指强行进入某处,通常用于描述非法闯入或未经允许的进入。

“The police found signs of forced entry at the crime scene.”

(警方在犯罪现场发现了强行闯入的痕迹。)

forced march — 指军队或团体在压力下进行的快速或长途行进,通常条件艰苦。

“The soldiers endured a forced march through the desert.”

(士兵们忍受了穿越沙漠的强行军。)