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force
22 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural forces
plural forces
Learner's definition of FORCE
1
[noncount] : physical strength, power, or effect体力；力量；影响
- The front of the car took the full force of the collision.车的前部承受了全部的碰撞力。
- instruments used to measure the force of the wind测量风力的仪器
2
[noncount] : power or violence used on a person or thing武力；暴力
- The police were accused of using excessive force when they made the arrest.警察被控在逮捕时滥用暴力。
- We discourage the use of force.我们不提倡使用暴力。
- a show of force武力展示
- He used brute force to open the door.他用蛮劲开门。
- He took the purse from her by force. [=he used physical power to take her purse]他强行抢走了她的手提包。
- He feels that this conflict can only be resolved by force of arms. [=by using weapons; by military action]他觉得这个冲突只能通过武力来解决。
3
[noncount] : strength or power that is not physical（非体力的）力量
- I was impressed by the force of her personality.我被她的人格魅力所感动。
- lending force to his arguments [=making his arguments more effective/persuasive]给他的论据增加说服力
- These regulations do not have the force of law. [=they do not have the power that laws have]这些规定不具备法律效力。
- She succeeded by/through sheer force of will. [=because she was so determined to succeed]她完全凭借自己的意志力获得了成功。
- Through/By force of circumstance(s) [=because of conditions that cannot be controlled], the company has had to lay off several hundred workers.由于形势所迫，公司不得不解雇了数百名员工。
- Even after he retired, he still woke up early every day by/from force of habit. [=he woke up early every day because he was in the habit of doing so]尽管已经退休，他还是每天习惯性地早醒。
4
technical : a natural power or effect that is able to change the speed or direction of something自然力；影响力 — see also centrifugal force
[noncount]
- the force of gravity重力
[count]
- gravitational/electromagnetic forces万有引力；电磁力
5
[count] : something (such as rain or wind) that occurs in nature and that can be very powerful自然力— usually plural通常用复数 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- The cliff was gradually eroded by the forces of nature.峭壁在自然力的作用下逐渐风化。
- natural forces自然力
- She gets people to do whatever she wants: she's a force of nature. [=she's a very powerful person who cannot be easily controlled]她总是要求别人按照她的想法行事：她天生强势。
6
[count]
a : a group of soldiers trained to fight in a war部队；军队 — see also air force
- a force of 20,000 soldiers一支2万人的部队
- He belonged to an elite fighting force.他是一支精英战斗部队的成员。
- The enemy forces had us surrounded.敌军把我们包围了。
- ground forces地面部队
- allied/rebel forces同盟军；叛军
b [count] : a group of people who do a particular job or are available for a particular purpose（从事特定工作或为特定目的组织起来的）一群人，一支队伍 — see also task force
- our country's labor/work force我们国家的劳动力/劳动大军
- The company has a very large sales force.公司拥有一支很大的销售队伍。
- security forces治安队伍
c the Force informal : police force
- After graduating from high school, he joined the Force.高中毕业后，他加入了警察队伍。
7
[count] : a person or group that has the power to do something or make something happen有影响力的人（或队伍）
- The organization has been a strong force for good. [=has done a lot of good things]这个组织已经是一支强大的慈善队伍。
- He has been the driving/motivating force behind these changes. [=he has been the person who has caused these changes to occur]他是这些变化背后的推动者。
- He has become a force to be reckoned with [=a person who has power and influence] in politics.他已然成为政界中有影响力的人。
8
— used to describe the strength of a wind风力；风的强度
- damage caused by a force 9 gale*9级大风造成的损失
- The house was flattened by hurricane-force winds.这房子被飓风夷为平地。
- Storm-force winds [=very strong winds] are expected tonight.预计今夜有暴风。
9
in force
1
: in large numbers大量；大批
- Picnickers were out in force today. [=there were many picnickers out today]今天有许多人外出野餐。
2
of a law, rule, etc. : actually working or operating（法律、法规等）生效，在实施中
- The ban remains in force. [=in effect]禁令依然有效。
- The resolution remains in full force.决议仍然完全有效。
into force
: into the condition of actually working or operating（开始）生效，实施
- The law came/went into force [=into effect] last year.这条法律去年开始生效。
- The regulations have not yet been put/brought into force.这些条例还未开始实施。
join forces
also combine forces : to begin working together in order to achieve something开始合作；齐心协力 — often + with
- We must all join forces to prevent violence.我们一定要齐心协力阻止暴力的发生。
- The company has joined forces with local environmental groups.这家公司与当地的环保组织建立了合作关系。
moving force
— see also tour de force
2 force /ˈfoɚs/ verb
forces; forced; forcing
2 force
/ˈfoɚs/
verb
forces; forced; forcing
Learner's definition of FORCE
[+ object]
1
: to make (someone) do something that he or she does not want to do强迫，逼迫（某人做某事）
- They forced us to work long hours without pay.他们强迫我们长时间工作，却不付工钱。
- He was forced to resign from office. = He was forced out of office.他被迫辞职。
- I really have to force myself [=to make a great effort] to get up and go to work these days.这些日子，我不得不强迫自己起床去上班。
2
a : to make it necessary for (someone) to do something迫使（某人做某事）
- The flooding forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes.洪水迫使成百上千的居民逃离家园。
- After seeing the evidence, I was forced to admit my error.在证据面前我被迫承认了自己的错误。
- I am forced to conclude that more funding will be necessary.我不得不得出结论：更多的资金是必要的。
- The pilot was forced to land when one of the plane's engines caught fire.飞机的一只引擎着火后，飞行员不得不进行迫降。
b : to make (something) necessary使…成为必需
- The scandal forced his resignation.丑闻迫使他辞职。
- Lack of time may eventually force a compromise.因为时间不够，可能最终不得不妥协。
c : to cause the occurrence of (something that other people do not want to happen)使（别人不愿意发生的事）发生
- They are trying to force a vote on this issue.他们正力促就此事举行投票表决。
3
a : to move (someone or something) by physical effort强行，用强力（移动）
- The runner was forced out of bounds.跑步者被挤出了跑道。
- Their car was forced off the road.他们的车被挤出了公路。
- After hours of fighting, they were able to force back the enemy.经过几个小时的战斗，他们才得以击退敌人。
- The pressure forces the water to the surface.压力将水压至表面。
- A pump forces air into the chamber.气泵将空气压入室内。
- The medicine tasted awful, but I managed to force it down. [=to swallow it by making an effort]这药难吃极了，但我还是设法硬把它吞了下去。
- If the key doesn't fit the lock, don't force it. [=don't use too much physical strength to make the key go into the lock]如果这钥匙开不了这把琐，就不要硬往里插。
b : to cause (something) to open by using physical effort or violence强行打开
- They forced (open) the door.他们强行打开了门。
- It was clear that the door/lock had been forced.很明显门/锁是被强行打开的。
4
: to produce (something, such as a smile) by making an effort勉强做出
- She forced a smile.她勉强笑了一下。
5
baseball : to cause (a runner) to be put out by means of a force-out使（跑垒员）被封杀出局
- He was forced (out) at second base.他在二垒被封杀出局。
force on/upon
[phrasal verb] force (someone or something) on/upon (someone)
: to cause (someone or something that is not wanted) to be accepted by (someone)迫使接受；把…强加给
- They resent having these decisions forced on them.他们很反感把这些决定强加给他们。
- I don't like the way he keeps forcing himself on us. [=the way he keeps coming to be with us when we do not want to be with him]我不喜欢他死皮赖脸与我们待在一起的样子。
force someone's hand
: to make it necessary for someone to do something迫使某人做某事
- She'd intended to postpone her decision, but events forced her hand.她本想晚一点再做决定，但事情来了她不得不做决定。
force (something) down someone's throat
force the issue
force your way
: to move ahead by pushing and making people move out of your way挤；钻；硬闯
- They forced their way into the room.他们强行进了房间。
- He forced his way through the crowd.他挤过了人群。
4
a
: an agency or influence that if applied to a free body results chiefly in an acceleration of the body and sometimes in elastic deformation and other effects
b
: any of the natural influences (such as electromagnetism (see electromagnetism sense 2a), gravity, the strong force, and the weak force) that exist especially between particles and determine the structure of the universe
forced; forcing
forcer noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The front of the car took the full force of the collision. instruments used to measure the force of the wind The police were accused of using excessive force when they made the arrest. We discourage the use of force. He used brute force to open the door. I was impressed by the force of her personality. Verb They forced us to work long hours without pay. The flooding forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes. After seeing the evidence, I was forced to admit my error. I am forced to conclude that more funding will be necessary. The pilot was forced to land when one of the plane's engines caught fire. The scandal forced his resignation. Lack of time may eventually force a compromise. They are trying to force a vote on this issue. The runner was forced out of bounds. Their car was forced off the road. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Time, 15 Sep. 2022 There are other people who know what the right operational concept is, what the right force structure is. CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022 If The Crown taught us anything, it’s that the monarchy is regularly threatened by an outside force—the Suez crisis, the miner’s strike, Lady Diana Spencer—which upsets the royal equilibrium for a period, but the crown always prevails. Raven Smith, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022 Davis plays Nanisca, the ferocious, forbidding general of the Agojie, the legendary women’s fighting force that helped defend the West African kingdom of Dahomey. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 In February 1897, an expeditionary force of 1,200 British soldiers and African auxiliaries crossed the moats and ancient mud walls around the city of Benin, in what is today southern Nigeria. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 Her retirement comes at a time when the police department has been plagued with controversy, leading to a far-reaching inquiry by the Justice Department into claims of abuse, excessive use of force and discrimination by Phoenix police officers. Chelsea Curtis, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Local retail store owners and representatives of the Neighborhood Market Association also argued that a ban would financially hurt businesses and force adult customers to buy outside the city. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Contesting such an assault would require a submarine force at maximum strength. Seth Cropsey, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Josh Funk, Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022 Insurance companies would also benefit as savvier patients force providers to compete on price. Stacy Bratcher, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The Association of American Railroads trade group estimated that a rail strike would cost the economy more than $2 billion a day and force many businesses to scale back or cease production and consider layoffs. Josh Funk, Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 But White House officials were reluctant to call on Congress to step in to extend the deadline for the negotiations or force a resolution to the dispute. Ken Thomas, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The score was tied at 16 when Reservoir got kills by Maddie Beckett, Elsie Ihediohanma and Madison Hill to go on a 9-6 run and force a decisive fifth set. Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 Under the Railway Labor Act, Congress can intervene, block a strike and force the unions to accept the recommendations of the emergency panel. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Many experts believe a strike would not last long because Congress would be likely to step in and force a resolution, as has happened during past stoppages. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 The stunning campaign has kicked off a new phase of the war and could force Vladimir Putin to reconsider his strategy and objectives. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 See More
Noun
There may be another powerful force at work making such confrontations between people and pathogens more significant and even more deadly. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 There are other people who know what the right operational concept is, what the right force structure is. CBS News, 15 Sep. 2022 If The Crown taught us anything, it’s that the monarchy is regularly threatened by an outside force—the Suez crisis, the miner’s strike, Lady Diana Spencer—which upsets the royal equilibrium for a period, but the crown always prevails. Raven Smith, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2022 Davis plays Nanisca, the ferocious, forbidding general of the Agojie, the legendary women’s fighting force that helped defend the West African kingdom of Dahomey. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 In February 1897, an expeditionary force of 1,200 British soldiers and African auxiliaries crossed the moats and ancient mud walls around the city of Benin, in what is today southern Nigeria. David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022 Her retirement comes at a time when the police department has been plagued with controversy, leading to a far-reaching inquiry by the Justice Department into claims of abuse, excessive use of force and discrimination by Phoenix police officers. Chelsea Curtis, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Local retail store owners and representatives of the Neighborhood Market Association also argued that a ban would financially hurt businesses and force adult customers to buy outside the city. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 Contesting such an assault would require a submarine force at maximum strength. Seth Cropsey, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Verb
The Association of American Railroads trade group estimated that a strike would cost the economy more than $2 billion a day and force many businesses to scale back or cease production and consider layoffs. Josh Funk, Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Chron, 16 Sep. 2022 Insurance companies would also benefit as savvier patients force providers to compete on price. Stacy Bratcher, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The Association of American Railroads trade group estimated that a rail strike would cost the economy more than $2 billion a day and force many businesses to scale back or cease production and consider layoffs. Josh Funk, Josh Boak And Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 But White House officials were reluctant to call on Congress to step in to extend the deadline for the negotiations or force a resolution to the dispute. Ken Thomas, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The score was tied at 16 when Reservoir got kills by Maddie Beckett, Elsie Ihediohanma and Madison Hill to go on a 9-6 run and force a decisive fifth set. Mike Frainie, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 Under the Railway Labor Act, Congress can intervene, block a strike and force the unions to accept the recommendations of the emergency panel. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Many experts believe a strike would not last long because Congress would be likely to step in and force a resolution, as has happened during past stoppages. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 The stunning campaign has kicked off a new phase of the war and could force Vladimir Putin to reconsider his strategy and objectives. Julia Horowitz, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *fortia, from Latin fortis strong
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of force was in the 14th century Phrases Containing force
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