compulsion

kәm'pʌlʃәn
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
n. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
n. using force to cause something to occur

中文翻译

n. 强迫, 强制
[医] 强迫

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记忆技巧

compulsion 可以拆分为词根 puls（推、驱动）和前缀 com-（一起），意思是“共同的驱动”，即一种强迫的行为。

例句

1. She felt a strong compulsion to finish the book in one sitting.
她有一种强烈的冲动想要一口气读完这本书。
2. The compulsion to check his phone constantly was hard to resist.
不停查看手机的冲动很难抵挡。
3. He sought help to manage his compulsion to eat sweets.
他寻求帮助以控制自己对甜食的冲动。

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