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com·pul·sionBrE /kəmˈpʌlʃn/ NAmE /kəmˈpʌlʃn/ noun [U , C ](formal ) strong pressure that makes sb do sth that they do not want to do 强迫;强制◆ ~ (to do sth )You are under no compulsion to pay immediately . 没有人强迫你立刻付款。◆ ~ (on sb ) to do sth There are no compulsions on students to attend classes . 没有强求学生上课。[C ]~ (to do sth )a strong desire to do sth , especially sth that is wrong , silly or dangerous (尤指做不正确、愚蠢或危险事的)强烈欲望,冲动SYN urge◆ He felt a great compulsion to tell her everything . 他感到一阵强烈的冲动,想要把一切都告诉她。 ➡ see also compel |