urge
UK/ә:dʒ/US
NGSL 2kTOEFLB1
Definitions
v.
To strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something; to push or drive forward.
力劝；敦促；推动
n.
A strong desire or impulse to do something.
冲动；强烈欲望
Root Breakdown
Loanwordurgeother
=urge
Common Collocations
- 1.urge someone敦促某人
- 2.feel an urge感到冲动
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor urged the patient to quit smoking immediately for better health.
- 2.
She felt a strong urge to travel abroad and explore new cultures.