impel
/ɪmˈpel; ɪm`pɛl/ v
(-ll-) [Tn, Tn.pr, Cn.t]
~ sb (to sth) force or urge sb to do sth 推动、 推进、 驱策或敦促某人做某事物
Impelled by feelings of guilt, John wrote to apologize. 约翰有感愧疚, 於是写信道歉.
The President's speech impelled the nation to greater efforts. 总统的讲话激励国民更加努力.
I felt impelled to investigate the matter further. 我觉得自己有责任对事情作进一步调查. Cf 参看 compel.