
forcing
词源
源自中古英语 'forsen',来自古法语 'forcier',最终源自拉丁语 'fortiare'(意为'加强'或'迫使'),与 'force' 同源。
noun
❶ 强迫或迫使某人做某事的行为或过程,通常指施加压力或使用强力来达到目的。
“The forcing of children to study for long hours can be harmful.”
(强迫孩子长时间学习可能是有害的。)
“He resented the forcing of his opinions on others.”
(他讨厌别人把自己的观点强加于人。)
❶ 在园艺中,指通过人工手段促使植物提前开花或结果的技术。
“Forcing bulbs in winter can bring early spring flowers.”
(冬季催花可以让球茎植物提前在早春开花。)
“She enjoys forcing hyacinths for indoor decoration.”
(她喜欢催生风信子用于室内装饰。)
adjective
❶ 形容某事是强制的或被迫的,通常带有不情愿或勉强的意味。
“His forcing manner made everyone uncomfortable.”
(他强制的态度让每个人都感到不舒服。)
“She gave a forcing laugh at the bad joke.”
(她对那个糟糕的笑话勉强笑了笑。)
常见短语
force someone's hand — 迫使某人采取行动或做出决定,通常是通过施加压力或限制选择。
“The scandal forced the CEO's hand to resign.”
(丑闻迫使首席执行官辞职。)
force the issue — 坚持推动某个问题或决定,即使遇到阻力也要使其得到解决。
“She decided to force the issue by bringing it up at the meeting.”
(她决定在会议上提出这个问题,以推动解决。)