forceとは 意味・定義・例文
Noun 名詞
力
the force of nature the force of the wind the force of the explosion The hurricane has lost its force.
2. physical strength and its use
力, 体力, 腕力; 暴力
use brute force on
3. Physics, an influence, such as push or pull, that tends to produce, change or stop the motion of a body; impetus
力
the force of gravity
4. ｟usu. the -s｠ a country’s military force or the military power
軍隊; 軍事力
the Armed Forces the air force the police force Army-Navy-Air Force Our forces suffered[met] a defeat.
5. power to influence, control, or persuade; effectiveness; virtue
力, 影響力, 支配力, 説得力
by force of contrast ー by showing a strong or wide difference
Verb 動詞
1. make someone do something against their will by using force or power; compel or impose
～を強制する, ～を押し付ける
He was forced into doing unreasonable labor. He forced himself to go even though he had a temperature.
2. ｟- one’s way｠ make a way through by physical strength in order to get somewhere
～を強引に進む
They forced their way into the building.
3. break a door open by force; force open
～をこじ開ける
They forced the safe open.
4. get or take something by force; pick or squeeze
～を無理やり引き出す, ～を無理やり絞り出す
The man forced a bag out of her hand.
5. produce or effect something by force
～を無理に作り出す
She forced a smile.