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compelling adj.
⇨ convincing (a compelling reason to do sth) ⇨ interesting (sth makes compelling reading) ⇨ urgent (a compelling need) convincing adjective convincing ♦︎ compelling ♦︎ persuasive ♦︎ strong ♦︎ forceful ♦︎ cogentThese words all describe an argument, opinion or evidence that is expressed firmly and clearly so that sb believes it is true. 这些词均表示论据、观点或证据令人信服的、有说服力的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达令人信服的程度| persuasive | ➔ | convincing | ➔ | compelling | | strong | | | | | | forceful | | | | | | cogent | | | | |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / forceful / cogent argument◆convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / cogent evidence◆a convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / cogent reason / case◆a convincing / compelling / cogent explanation◆very convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong / forceful / cogent◆extremely convincing / compelling / persuasive / strong■ convincing / /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ / (of an argument, a reason or evidence) that makes sb believe that sth is true （论据、理由或证据）令人信服的，有说服力的◆This explanation is not entirely convincing.这个解释不完全令人信服。◆She sounded very convincing to me (= I believed what she said).我觉得她的话很有说服力。OPP unconvincing ⇨ unlikely 2 ▸ convincingly adverb ◆Her case was convincingly argued.她的辩词很有说服力。■ compelling [usually before noun] (especially written) very convincing 令人信服的；很有说服力的◆The new studies provide compelling evidence in support of these concepts.新的研究为这些概念提供了很有说服力的支持证据。NOTE 辨析 Convincing or compelling? Compelling is slightly stronger than convincing. Things can seem/sound/look convincing, with just a slight suggestion that things may not be exactly as they seem. Compelling is usually used before a noun and leaves no room for any doubt that sth is true. * compelling比convincing语气稍强。可以用seem/sound/look convincing（似乎／听起来／看上去有说服力）句式，暗示事物也许和看上去不太一样。compelling通常用于名词前，强调事物的真确性不容置疑。■ persuasive /pəˈsweɪsɪv; NAmE pərˈsweɪsɪv/ (of an argument, reason, etc. or a person) able to persuade sb to believe or do sth （论据、理由等或人）有说服力的，令人信服的◆Advertising relies heavily on the persuasive power of imagery.广告很大程度上靠的是图像的说服力。◆He can be very persuasive.他有时很会说服人。▸ persuasively adverb ◆They argue persuasively in favour of a total ban on handguns.他们以雄辩的论据支持全面禁用手枪。■ strong (of an argument, a reason or evidence) difficult to attack or criticize （论据、理由或证据）难以辩驳的，确凿的◆You have a strong case for getting your job back.你有充分的理由要求复职。◆There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart.有充分证据证明锻炼有益于心脏健康。OPP weak ⇨ unlikely 2 ■ forceful (of opinions or arguments) expressed firmly and clearly in a way that makes other people believe them （观点或论据）有说服力的◆The minister launched a forceful defence of the policy.部长对政策作了有说服力的辩护。■ cogent /ˈkəʊdʒənt; NAmE ˈkoʊdʒənt/ (formal) (of an argument, a reason or evidence) expressed firmly and clearly in a way that influences what people believe （论据、理由或证据）有说服力的，令人信服的◆His criticisms still seem cogent today as they did twenty years ago.他的评论至今仍有说服力，一如二十年前一样。 interesting adjective interesting ♦︎ fascinating ♦︎ compelling ♦︎ stimulating ♦︎ gripping ♦︎ riveting ♦︎ absorbingThese words all describe sb/sth that attracts or holds your attention because they are exciting, unusual or full of good ideas. 这些词均表示有吸引力的、趣味十足的。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达吸引人的程度| interesting | ➔ | compelling | ➔ | fascinating | | stimulating | | absorbing | | gripping | | | | | riveting |
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆interesting / fascinating / stimulating for sb◆interesting / fascinating to sb◆interesting / fascinating that...◆interesting / fascinating to see / hear / find / learn / know...◆an interesting / a fascinating / a compelling / a gripping story / read / book◆an interesting / a fascinating / a stimulating experience / discussion / idea◆an interesting / a fascinating example◆a compelling / riveting performance◆to find sth interesting / fascinating / compelling / stimulating / gripping / riveting / absorbing◆very interesting / fascinating / compelling / stimulating / gripping◆really interesting / fascinating / stimulating / gripping◆especially / particularly interesting / fascinating / compelling◆absolutely fascinating / gripping / riveting■ interesting attracting your attention because it is exciting, unusual or full of good ideas 有趣的；耐人寻味的；有吸引力的◆That's an interesting question, Daniel.那是个有趣的问题，丹尼尔。◆You seem to know a lot of very interesting people.你好像认识很多很有意思的人。◆It would be interesting to know what he really believed.了解他的真实信仰会很有意思。◆I find it interesting that she claims not to know him.她声称不认识他，我觉得真是耐人寻味。◆Can't we do something more interesting?我们就不能做点更有意思的事情吗？◆Our survey produced some interesting results.我们的调查得出了一些耐人寻味的结果。OPP boring , dull , uninteresting ⇨ boring ▸ interestingly adverb ◆Interestingly, there are very few recorded cases of such attacks.有意思的是，记录在案的此类袭击事件很少。■ fascinating / /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ / extremely interesting or attractive 极有吸引力的；迷人的◆It's fascinating to see how different people approach the problem.看不同的人怎样处理这个问题真是有趣极了。◆The book provides a fascinating glimpse into Moroccan life.这本书对摩洛哥生活的简略描述令人着迷。◆I fail to see what women find so fascinating about him.我就看不出他哪一点使女人神魂颠倒。■ compelling (written) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention and you cannot stop reading, watching or looking at it 引人入胜的；扣人心弦的◆Her latest book makes compelling reading.她的新作读起来扣人心弦。◆His eyes were strangely compelling.他的目光有一种奇异的摄人心魄的力量。■ stimulating / /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ/ / (rather formal) full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic 趣味盎然的；激励人的；振奋人心的◆Thank you for a most stimulating discussion.感谢你们妙趣横生的讨论。◆She was a very stimulating teacher who got the best out of her students.她是一位善于激发兴趣的老师，能使学生发挥出最大的潜力。 see also stimulate ⇨ inspire ■ gripping so exciting or interesting that it holds your attention completely 激动人心的；吸引人的；扣人心弦的◆The film is a gripping account of the early days of the revolution.这部影片讲述了革命的早期岁月，故事扣人心弦。■ riveting / /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ / (especially written) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely 激动人心的；吸引人的；扣人心弦的◆As usual, she gave a riveting performance.她的表演像往常一样引人入胜。■ absorbing /əbˈsɔːbɪŋ, əbˈzɔːbɪŋ; NAmE əbˈsɔːrbɪŋ, əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/ so interesting or enjoyable that it holds your attention 十分吸引人的；引人入胜的；精彩的◆Chess can be an extremely absorbing game.国际象棋有时是极有趣的比赛。NOTE 辨析 Compelling, gripping, riveting or absorbing?These words all describe sth that holds your attention. Gripping and riveting are stronger than compelling and absorbing and are used especially to talk about stories, films or performances that are exciting and dramatic. Compelling can also be used to describe books, but it usually describes factual books that hold your attention because they are true or because their arguments are so good. Absorbing describes books, subjects or activities that hold your attention in a quieter way. 这些词均形容事物有吸引力。比起compelling和absorbing，gripping和riveting语义较强烈，尤指故事、电影或演出激动人心、扣人心弦。compelling也可形容书，但通常是报道事实的作品，因为内容真实或论证精辟而引人入胜。absorbing形容书、主题或活动吸引人但又不过分刺激。 urgent adjective urgent ♦︎ pressing ♦︎ burning ♦︎ compellingThese words all describe sth that needs to be dealt with immediately. 这些词均表示紧急的、紧迫的、迫切的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an urgent / a pressing / a burning / a compelling desire / need◆an urgent / a pressing / a burning issue / question◆urgent / pressing business / demands◆an urgent / a pressing problem / matter / task■ urgent needing to be dealt with immediately 紧急的；紧迫的；迫切的◆'Can I see you for a moment?' 'I'm very busy－is it urgent?'“我能见你一下吗？”“我很忙，你有急事吗？”◆The situation calls for urgent action.目前这种局面需要采取紧急行动。◆The law is in urgent need of reform.这项法律亟须改革。 see also urgency ⇨ importance , urge ⇨ desire ▸ urgently adverb ◆New equipment is urgently needed.急需新设备。◆I need to speak to her urgently.我得马上跟她谈谈。■ pressing [usually before noun] (rather formal, especially written) urgent 紧急的；紧迫的；迫切的◆There is a pressing need for more specialist nurses.急需更多的专科护士。◆The government seems to think that international problems are more pressing than domestic ones.政府似乎认为国际问题比国内问题更紧迫。NOTE 辨析 Urgent or pressing?Both these words can be used to describe needs, problems, requests and matters of business. Urgent has a wider range of collocates including attention, consideration, action, measure, step, meeting, talks, letter, message and repair. Pressing is more formal than urgent and used especially in written English. 这两个词均可描述需要、问题、要求和商务事宜。urgent的搭配词范围较广，有attention、consideration、action、measure、step、meeting、talk、letter、message和repair。pressing较urgent正式，尤用于书面语。■ burning [only before noun](of a need or desire) so strong that you must do sth about it; (of an issue or question) very important and urgent （需要或欲望）非常强烈的，不可抗拒的；（问题）重要而紧迫的◆He had a burning ambition to start his own business.他雄心勃勃地急于自己创业。◆Immigration was one of the burning issues of the day.移民问题是那时候的当务之急。■ compelling (written) (of a need or desire) so strong that you must do sth about it （需要或欲望）非常强烈的，不可抗拒的◆He was a sad man with a compelling need to talk about his unhappiness.他是个伤心之人，特别想说说自己的不幸。 see also compulsion ⇨ desire |