force; compel; coerce
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to force; to compel; to coerce
formalEmphasizes using authority, power, or pressure to make someone do something against their will. Stronger than simply asking.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
bù不
néng能
qiǎng强
shǐ使
gōng公
mín民
jiē接
shòu受
tā他
men们
de的
guān观
diǎn点
。
The government cannot force citizens to accept their views.
Lǎo老
bǎn板
qiǎng强
shǐ使
tā他
zhōu周
mò末
jiā加
bān班
。
The boss forced him to work overtime on the weekend.
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Fù父
mǔ母
bù不
yìng应
qiǎng强
shǐ使
hái孩
zi子
xué学
xí习
tā他
men们
bù不
gǎn感
xìng兴
qù趣
de的
zhuān专
yè业
。
Parents should not compel their children to study a major they are not interested in.
Tōng通
guò过
fǎ法
lǜ律
shǒu手
duàn段
qiǎng强
shǐ使
gōng公
sī司
gǎi改
shàn善
gōng工
zuò作
huán环
jìng境
。
Use legal means to coerce the company into improving the working environment.