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compelling

英  [kəmˈpelɪŋ]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1令人信服的

    A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.

    双语例句

    例:

    Factual and forensic evidence makes a suicide verdict the most compelling answer to the mystery of his death.

    事实证据和法庭证据表明,自杀的判定是对他死亡之谜最令人信服的解答。

    例:

    The evidence was so compelling that the central Government did not have to force this change; it was willingly accepted.

    中央政府没有必要强制实施变革,因为有令人信服的证据,变革就会为人乐意接受。

    2引人入胜的

    If you describe something such as a film or book, or someone's appearance, as compelling, you mean you want to keep looking at it or reading it because you find it so interesting.

    双语例句

    例:

    a frighteningly violent yet compelling film.

    一部充满恐怖暴力但却引人入胜的电影。

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