| 词汇 | force |
| 释义 | force noun uk /fɔːs/ us /fɔːrs/ forcenoun (PHYSICAL)B2[ U ] physical, especially violent, strength or power: 力，力量;力气;（尤指）暴力，武力 The force of the wind had brought down a great many trees in the area.强风刮倒了这一地区的许多树木。 She slapped his face with unexpected force.她扇了他一耳光，出乎意料地用力。 Teachers aren't allowed to use force in the classroom.老师管教学生时禁止使用体罚。 force of numbersThe police were able to control the crowd by sheer force of numbers (= because there were more police than there were people in the crowd).警方完全依靠人数上的优势才控制住了人群。 in force in large numbers: 众多地，大批地 Photographers were out in force at the White House today.许多摄影师今天出现在王宫。 [ C or U ]specialized in scientific use, (a measure of) the influence that changes movement: （物理学上的）力;（力的）强度 the force of gravity重力 join/combine forces C2 to work with someone else in order to achieve something that you both want: 合力，协力，合作 Britain and France were both working on developing a supersonic aircraft when they decided to join forces in 1962. In the end she used brute force to push him out.最后她使出吃奶的力气将他推了出去。 The rocket has to work against the force of gravity. The police were out in force at the football match. The acceleration of a body equals the force exerted on it divided by its mass.物体所受外力除以其质量等于加速度。 The force of the waves was eroding the cliff face. Physics: energy, force & power animal magnetism anti-gravity attract attraction ballistic entropic entropically equilibrant erg excited geothermal inertia jet propulsion preatomic propulsive radiant energy self-propulsion sine curve the sound barrier thermodynamics You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Power and intensity forcenoun (INFLUENCE)C2[ C or U ] (a person or thing with a lot of) influence and energy: 影响；活力；影响大的人（或事物） He was a powerful force in politics.他曾是政坛上举足轻重的人物。 forces of natureFishermen are always at the mercy of the forces of nature (= bad weather conditions).渔夫们总是听天由命。 See also driving force a force to be reckoned with C2 If an organization or a person is described as a force to be reckoned with, it means that they are powerful and have a lot of influence: 不可小视的一支力量 The United Nations is now a force to be reckoned with.联合国现在是一个不可小视的组织。 a force of nature a thing that has a strong natural power that cannot be controlled by humans, or the power itself: We are still learning how rivers cut through rock and about the forces of nature involved. Earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions serve to remind us of the awful force of nature. someone who has a very strong personality, with a lot of energy: At the age of 87, she is still a force of nature. With 12 goals in 4 games, it seems that nothing can stop this elemental force of nature. force of habit If you do something out of force of habit, you do it without thinking because you have done it so many times before: 习惯力量 I just locked the door through force of habit, not thinking that Julia wouldn't be able to get in. Ambition can sometimes be a force for good.雄心有时也可以成为行善的驱动力。 Since the government limited their powers, the unions are no longer a force to be reckoned with. In Britain and the USA in the 1970s, the underground was a powerful subversive force.20世纪70年代，先锋派团体在英国和美国是一支强大的颠覆性力量。 The club used to be a significant force in European football. It seems as though forces of destruction are increasingly at work throughout society.破坏力量似乎正在给整个社会造成越来越坏的影响。 People in charge of or controlling other people acephalous administrator anti-management authority bureaucrat controller council counter-power dean deputy manipulator mistress movers and shakers multi-headed officer troika tsar vice presidency vice president vicegerency You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Having a powerful effect Energetic and lively Stubborn and determined people forcenoun (GROUP)B2[ C ] a group of people organized and trained, especially for a particular purpose: （尤指）武装部队，部队;警察部门;（为某目的组织起来的）一群人 the security forces安保部队 the work force劳动大军 police forceHe joined the police force right after graduating.他从学校一毕业就当了警察。 the forces[ plural ]mainly UK the military organizations for air, land, and sea: （海陆空三军）武装力量 The forces are moving towards the country's capital. In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force.为了减少犯罪，政府扩大了警察的队伍。 Security forces halted the demonstrators by blocking the road.警卫部队用封路的办法来制止示威者前进。 The reduction in armed forces will be phased over the next ten years.裁军将在接下来的10年内分阶段进行。 Government troops swept aside the rebel forces. 60 percent of the work force voted for strike action. Parts of armies & groups of servicemen baggage train bomb disposal bomb squad cadre cavalry Coast Guardsman corps detachment firing squad Guards militia patrol squad squadron ta task force the Coast Guard the Marine Corps the tip of the spearidiom WRAC You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Emergency services in general forcenoun (IN OPERATION)in/into force C2 (of laws, rules, or systems) existing and being used: （法律、规定或制度）已生效／开始实施 come into forceNew driving regulations are going to come into force this year.新的驾驶规章今年开始实施。 forcenoun (BASEBALL)[ C ] in baseball, an occasion when a player is put out when they have to run to the next base(= one of the four positions on a square that a player must reach to score a point) because another player on their team is running to the base where they are standing: There was a chance to get a force at second base. Baseball & rounders 1-2-3 inning ahead alley around the hornidiom at bat bomb curve heater hit the ball out of the parkidiom hitting coach home plate home stand horsehide sac solo spitter split-fingered fastball splitter squeeze play stretch Idiomthe forces of evil force verb[ T ] uk /fɔːs/ us /fɔːrs/ forceverb[T] (GIVE NO CHOICE)B2 to make something happen or make someone do something difficult, unpleasant, or unusual, especially by threatening or not offering the possibility of choice: 强迫，迫使 force someone/something to do somethingYou can't force her to make a decision.你不能强迫她作决定。 be forced toHospitals are being forced to close departments because of lack of money.由于缺乏资金，医院正被迫关闭部分诊疗科。 force yourself to do somethingI really have to force myself to be nice to him.我确实得要强迫自己才能做到对他和颜悦色。 force something backYou could tell he was having to force back the tears (= to stop himself from crying). force something downThe food tasted nasty, but I managed to force it down (= to make myself swallow it). force something on someoneI didn't actually want any more dessert, but Julia forced it on me (= made me accept it).我其实不想再要甜点了，但是朱莉亚硬要我吃。 force yourself on someoneI couldn't stay at their flat - I'd feel as if I was forcing myself on them (= making them allow me to stay).我没法呆在他们的公寓——我会觉得好像是自己在勉强他们留我一样。 force something out of someoneYou never tell me how you're feeling - I have to force it out of you (= make you tell me)!你从不告诉我你的感受——我要逼你说才行！ biology, food & drink specialized If plants or vegetables are forced, they are made to grow faster by artificially controlling growing conditions such as the amount of heat and light: 催熟，加速植物生长（通过人为改变植物生长环境，如光热程度等） forced strawberries催熟的草莓 force a laugh/smile to manage, with difficulty, to laugh or smile: 挤出一丝笑容，强颜欢笑 I managed to force a smile as they were leaving.他们离开时，我强装笑颜。 force an/the issue to take action to make certain that an urgent problem or matter is dealt with now: 迫使问题得到解决 If the management wouldn't listen to their demands, they would have to force the issue by striking.如果管理层不理会他们的要求，他们就不得不通过罢工来迫使问题得到解决。 The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.征收新税将迫使公司采取节能措施。 Hospitals are being forced to close departments because of lack of money.由于缺乏资金，医院正被迫关闭部分诊疗科。 The recession is forcing the company to rationalize.经济衰退促使公司进行合理化改革。 Doctors are being forced to work impossibly long hours.医生们被迫长时间工作，时间长得令人难以置信。 It's only a matter of time before he's forced to resign.他被迫辞职只是迟早的事。 Causing somebody to act arm-twisting bludgeon bounce someone into something browbeat someone into something/doing something bull something through coerce coercion dragoon someone into something drive someone/something to something duress force someone's handidiom forced marriage push (someone) toward(s) something push something through put the heat on someoneidiom put/tighten the screws on someoneidiom rallying cry ransom slap wring You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Gardening - general words forceverb[T] (USE PHYSICAL POWER)C2 to use physical strength or effort to make something move or open: 用力移动;强行打开 Move your leg up gently when you're doing this exercise, but don't force it.在做这一动作时把腿轻轻往上抬，但不要用力。 If you force the zip, it'll break.如果你使劲拉拉链，会拉坏的。 force your way somewhereShe forced her way through the crowd.她在人群中挤出一条路。 to break a lock, door, window, etc. in order to allow someone to get in: 砸开（锁、门、窗等），把…撬开 I forgot my key, so I had to force a window.我忘带钥匙了，只好撬窗进去。 force something openThe police had forced open the door because nobody had answered.因为没人应门，警察强行将门砸开了。 force an entryThe burglar forced an entry (= broke a window, door, etc. to get into the house).那个窃贼破门而入。 The crowd managed to force its way in by sheer weight of numbers.这群人依靠人多势众强行挤了进来。 The thieves forced one of the shop windows open with a crowbar. Helmeted, baton-wielding police forced back the crowd.戴着头盔、挥舞着警棍的警察强迫人群后退。 Pieces of stone can be split off by forcing wedges between the layers.在层与层之间敲入楔子可以把石头凿开。 The water pressure forces the piston into the chamber. Pushing and shoving bat bat something/someone away boop bring bring someone down bundle dig elbow knock someone down mash poke poke/dig someone in the ribsidiom prod rib shoulder shove thrust upend upset wrangle Idiomforce someone's hand force | American Dictionaryforce noun us/fɔrs, foʊrs/ forcenoun (PHYSICAL POWER)[ C/U ] physical, often violent, strength or power: [ U ]The force of the wind knocked down many trees during the hurricane. [ U ]She had to use force to get the old window open. [ C/U ] physics A force is a power that causes an object to move or that changes movement. forcenoun (INFLUENCE)[ C/U ] strong influence and energy, or a person with strong influence and energy: [ U ]The sheer force of her words kept the audience glued to their seats. [ C ]He was a powerful force in national politics for 30 years. forcenoun (POWER TO CONTROL)[ C/U ] power to make someone do something, or to make something happen, esp. without offering the possibility of choice: social forces at school forcenoun (MILITARY)[ C ] an organized and trained military group: the armed forces the Air Force UN forces continue to provide relief in the war-torn region. [ C ] Force is also military strength. forcenoun (GROUP)[ C ] a group of people who do the same job: a sales force the police force [ C ] If a person or group joins or combines forces with another person or group, they agree to work together. Idiomsa force to be reckoned with by force of habit in force force verb[ T ] us/fɔrs, foʊrs/ forceverb[T] (USE PHYSICAL POWER)to use physical strength or effort to make something move or open: If the piece won’t fit in the hole, don’t force it. He forced his way through the crowd to reach the exit. To force a lock, door, window, etc., is to break it in order to get in: I forgot my house key, so I had to force a window. forceverb[T] (MAKE DO UNWILLINGLY)to make someone do something, or make something happen, esp. by threatening or not offering the possibility of choice: I hate string beans, so I had to force myself to eat them. [ + to infinitive ]Anderson was forced to leave the game with a bruised knee. I didn’t actually want any more dessert, but Julia forced it on me. If callers have information about the crime and would like to give their names that is fine, but we’re not going to force the issue (= make them give their names). force | Business Englishforce noun uk /fɔːs/us [ C,usually singular ] a person or thing with a lot of influence, power, or energy: a dominant/major/powerful forceThe takeover will create a powerful new force in Britain's food retail industry. commercial/competitive/economic forcesPotent commercial forces are bringing the hydrogen economy along faster than anyone thought possible. a force for change/goodThe movement of work to developing economies must be a force for good. [ C ] a group of people organized and trained for a particular purpose: The company soon had a sales force distributed across Europe. [ U ] the influence or authority of something: They made sure the minister felt the full force of business resentment at the government's new workplace laws. It was not until the summer that the advertising campaign gained force. These building codes do not have the force of law. See also driving force labour force market forces sales force task force workforce in force if laws, rules, or systems are in force, they are being used: The notice lists the import duties and taxes currently in force. a force to be reckoned with a powerful person or organization with a lot of influence: The company is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with on the global telecom scene. combine/join forces to work with someone in order to achieve something you both want: The two companies, one Dutch the other French, have just joined forces to exploit the European market for petfood. come into/enter into force when laws, rules, or systems come into force, they start being used: The final stage of measures to improve access to work for disabled employees comes into force tomorrow. force verb[ T ] uk /fɔːs/us to make a person or an organization do something that they do not want to do: force sb/sth to do sthThe arrival of the new supermarket has forced local businesses to raise their wages to compete. force sb/sth into sthHeavy law school debt frequently forces graduates into high-paying jobs at private firms, where intense deadlines and grinding hours are routine. force sb/sth into doing sthCustomers are being forced into banking by phone or over the internet. to make something happen, especially something that people do not want to happen: The economic slowdown has forced a second week of temporary closure. The government threatened to force an agreement between banks and retailers for a new system. force sb's hand to make someone do something they do not want to do or do something sooner than they had intended: The changing dynamics of the diamond business are beginning to force the company's hand. Phrasal verbsforce sth down force sth up force sb out force sth out (of sth) |
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