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compelling

🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpelɪŋ/🇺🇸 US/kәm'peliŋ/
GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Extremely interesting or convincing; so strong or forceful that it demands attention or action.

引人入胜的;令人信服的;不可抗拒的

n.

An act of compelling or obliging someone to do something.

强制;强迫行为

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
comtogether, with
+
pelpush, drive
+
lconnector
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=compelling

Common Collocations

  • 1.compelling evidence有力的证据
  • 2.compelling reason令人信服的理由

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The documentary presented a compelling argument for climate action.

  • 2.

    The documentary presented a compelling argument for why climate change demands immediate action.

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