urge
urge
verb
verb
- [with obj. and usu. infinitive]try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something
力劝，恳求
he urged her to come and stay with us.
他劝她过来和我们同住。
[with direct speech]‘Do try to relax,’ she urged.
“努力放松，”她劝说道。
■recommend or advocate (something) strongly
竭力主张，强烈要求
I urge caution in interpreting these results.
我主张在解释这些结果时要谨慎。
[with clause]they are urging that more treatment facilities be provided.
他们强烈要求提供更多的治疗设备。
■[with obj. and adverbial]encourage (a person or animal) to move more quickly or in a particular direction
使加快，使加速
drawing up outside the house, he urged her inside.
屋外停车后，他催她进屋。
■(urge someone on)encourage someone to continue or succeed in something
鼓励，激励
he could hear her voice urging him on.
他能够听到她的鼓励声。
- a strong desire or impulse
强烈欲望，冲动
the urge for revenge.
报复的冲动。
- mid 16th cent.: from Latin urgere 'press, drive'
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