1. dispel [dɪ'spel]
vt. 驱散,消除
dispel rumors, fears, doubts, etc.消除谣言/恐惧/疑虑
2. repel [rɪ'pel]
vt. 击退, 抵制, 使厌恶
This coat repels moisture. 这件大衣防湿防潮。
3. expel [ɪk'spel]
vt. 驱逐,开除,排出
Many students have been expelled for cheating.多名学生因舞弊被开除。
4.propel [prə'pel]
vt. 推动, 驱使 propeller n. 螺旋桨
propel sb into/to/towards sth促使某人做某事
5. compel [kəm'pel]
vt. 强迫, 迫使 compel sb to do sth 迫使某人做某事
At school, we were compelled to wear uniforms, which I hated. 在学校我们必须要穿校服,真是讨厌死了。
6. compulsory [kəm'pʌls(ə)rɪ]
adj. 被强制的, 必修的
compulsory education 义务教育
compulsory courses 必修课
optional courses 选修课
7. mandatory ['mændət(ə)rɪ]
adj. 强制的, 托管的, 命令的
Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.运动员在参加比赛之前必须接受强制的兴奋剂检测。
8. force [fɔːs]
vt. 强迫, 推动 n. 力量,军队
You cannot force her to make decision.你不能强迫她做决定。
9. enforce [ɪn'fɔːs]
vt. 实施, 执行
We need to enforce traffic laws. 我们要实施交通法。
10. reinforce [riːɪn'fɔːs]
vt. 加强,强化 vi. 增援
His behaviour merely reinforced my dislike of him. 他的行为只能加深我对他的不喜。
11. oblige [ə'blaɪdʒ]
vt. 迫使,强制
The law obliges companies to pay decent wages to their employees. 法律要求公司必须给雇员合适的工资。
be obliged to do 被迫做,不得不做
He was obliged to call the nurse to help him up again. 他不得不再次喊护士帮忙。
duty and obligation 责任和义务