compulsory
- adj. 義務(wù)的;必修的;被強(qiáng)制的
- n. (花樣滑冰、競技體操等的)規(guī)定動作
詞態(tài)變化
助記提示
2、字面含義:drive together, drive to one place (of cattle).
3、其原始字面含義為:迫使或?qū)⑵潋?qū)趕到一起;后來含義由此引申和一般化,表示廣義的、一般意義的強(qiáng)迫、迫使。
英文詞源
- compulsory (adj.)
- 1580s, from Medieval Latin compulsorius, from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere "to drive together, force, compel" (see compel).
雙語例句
- 1. Britain did not introduce compulsory primary education until 1880.
- 直到1880年,英國才開始實(shí)行初等義務(wù)教育。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. It is absurd to be discussing compulsory redundancy policies for teachers.
- 討論針對教師的強(qiáng)制裁員政策真是滑稽可笑。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. Unions pledged to fight any compulsory redundancies "tooth and nail".
- 工會許諾會“竭盡所能地”阻止任何強(qiáng)制裁員。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. Many young men are trying to get away from compulsory military conscription.
- 很多年輕人試圖逃避強(qiáng)制征兵的政策。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. They have campaigned strongly for compulsory registration of dogs.
- 他們強(qiáng)烈呼吁實(shí)行犬類強(qiáng)制登記。
來自柯林斯例句