When something such as an emotion impels you to do something, it affects you so strongly that you feel forced to do it.
例句
...the courage and competitiveness which impels him to take risks...促使他冒险的勇气和竞争精神I felt impelled to go on speaking.我感到不得不继续说下去。
英汉词典释义
vt.
推动、推进或敦促某人做某事
I feel impelled to express grave doubts about the project.我觉得不得不对这项计划深表怀疑。Faith that justice would prevail impelled us forward.正义必胜的信念激励着我们前进。I was so annoyed that I felt impelled to write a letter to the paper.我非常恼怒, 以致觉得非给报社写信不可。
英英词典释义
Verb
1. urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate