compelling
UK/kəmˈpelɪŋ/US/kәm'peliŋ/
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Definitions
adj.
So interesting or convincing that it holds your attention or wins you over
引人入胜的；令人信服的
adj.
Powerful enough to force a particular response or action
不可抗拒的；迫使做某事的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe -ing form of compel (force) used as an adjective. Something compelling 'pushes you' so hard you can't resist — a compelling story pushes you to keep reading, compelling evidence pushes you toward a conclusion. The force is figurative but the root meaning (push) is still alive.
Root pel still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.compelling evidence有力的证据
- 2.compelling reason令人信服的理由
Example Sentences
- 1.
The documentary tells a compelling story of survival.
- 2.
There is compelling evidence that the climate is warming.
- 3.
She had no compelling reason to leave her job.