forcing
UK/fɔːsɪŋ/US/'fɔ:siŋ/
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Definitions
adj.
Compelling action through pressure
强迫的,强制的
n.
(horticulture) making plants grow out of their natural season
(园艺)促成栽培
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe -ing form of force. The horticultural sense extends the idea of 'compelling': you force a plant to flower earlier than nature intends.
Root forc still carries 40 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Forcing him to apologize only made things worse.
- 2.
Bulb forcing lets gardeners enjoy tulips in winter.