force 成语
force of habit
force one
force one's hand
bring into force
The new law will be brought into force from July．新的法律将从7月开始生效。
by force
The police took his property by force．警察抢走了他的财产。
force on
You shouldn't force food on children．你不要强令孩子吃东西。
force on/upon
You shouldn't force food on children．你不要强令孩子吃东西。
force upon
You shouldn't force food on children．你不要强令孩子吃东西。
in force
The system of conscription has been in force for many years．征兵制度已经实行好多年了。
The treaty shall remain in force for a period of ten years．这条约的有效期为10年。
New timetable is in force．新的时间表现在生效。
2．a great number of；in a large group大批；大量
The enemy is in force behind the hill．敌人在山后集结了大量兵力。
join forces
The American soldiers joined forces with the British in the war against Germany．战争中美国士兵与英国士兵会师共同抗击德国。
The tourist offices in the regions have agreed to join forces with the office in the capital to try and attract more interest and also to reduce costs．这些地区的旅行社已经同意跟首都的旅行社联手经营以吸引更多的人并降低费用。
out in force
Idiom(s): out in forceTheme: AMOUNT - LARGE
appearing in great numbers.
• What a night! The mosquitoes are out in force.
• The police were out in force over the holiday weekend.
force to be reckoned with
Idiom(s): force to be reckoned withTheme: THREATENING
someone or something that is important and powerful and must not be ignored.
• Walter is a force to be reckoned with. Be prepared to deal with him.
• The growing discontent with the political system is a powerful force to be reckoned with.
force sb to the wall
Idiom(s): force sb to the wallTheme: FORCE
to push someone to an extreme position; to put someone into an awkward position.
• He wouldn't tell the truth until we forced him to the wall.
• They don't pay their bills until you drive them to the wall.
force down one's throat
Idiom(s): shove sb or sth down sb's throat AND ram sb or sth down sb's throat; force sbor sth down sb's throat
Theme: PERSISTENCE
to force someone or something on someone. (Slang and a little rude.)
• I don't want any more insurance, and I don't want anyone to shove any insurance down my throat.
• Mary isn't invited to my party, and I don't wish for anyone to ram her down my throat!
• Someone is always trying to force some stupid propaganda down my throat.
driving force behind
Idiom(s): driving force (behind sb or sth)Theme: MOTIVATION
a person or a thing that motivates or directs someone or something.
• Money is the driving force behind most businesses.
• Ambition is the driving force behind Tom.
• Love can also be a driving force.
Be out in force
If people are out in force, they are present somewhere in large numbers.force one's hand|force|hand
v. phr. To make you do something or tell what you will do sooner than planned. Ben did not want to tell where he was going, but his friend forced his hand. Mr. Smith planned to keep his land until prices went up, but he had so many doctor bills that it forced his hand.force play|force|force-out|play
n. A play in baseball in which a runner is out because he does not run to the next base before the fielder with the ball touches the base. Bob was out at second base when Joe hit into a force play.in force|force
adj. phr. 1. To be obeyed. New times for eating meals are now in force.Synonym: IN EFFECT. 2. In a large group. People went to see the parade in force.
Synonym: EN MASSE.
join forces|forces|hand|hands|join|join hands
v. phr. To get together for the same aim; group together for a purpose; unite. The students and the graduates joined forces to raise money when the gym burned down. The American soldiers joined hands with the British in the war against Germany.Compare: THROW IN ONE'S LOT WITH.
out in force|force|out
adv. phr. Present in very large numbers; en masse. On the Fourth of July the police cars are out in force in the Chicago area.brute force
brute forceAlso, brute strength. Savage violence, unreasoning strength, as in We hope that reason will triumph over brute force. Although this expression is also used literally to mean exceptional physical power, the figurative sense reflects the origin for brute, which comes from Latin brutus, for “heavy, stupid, unreasoning.” [First half of 1700s]
driving force
driving forceThe impetus, power, or energy behind something in motion, as in He was clearly the driving force in the new administration. This term transfers the force that sets in motion an engine or vehicle to other enterprises. Ralph Waldo Emerson was among the first to use it figuratively (English Traits, 1856): “The ability of its journals is the driving force.”
force
forceIn addition to the idioms beginning with force, also see brute force; driving force; in force; join forces; reckon with.
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- force someone's hand
- force to be reckoned with
force someone's hand
force someone's handCompel someone to act or speak prematurely or against his or her will. For example, He didn't want to decide just then, but the board forced his hand. This expression probably alludes to the hand (the cards) held in a game such as whist or poker, in which a player is compelled to play some card from his hand or to reveal his hand. [Mid-1800s]
An force idiom dictionary is a great resource for writers, students, and anyone looking to expand their vocabulary. It contains a list of words with similar meanings with force, allowing users to choose the best word for their specific context.
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