urge

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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

Loanword

urgeother

=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.

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