forceforceD.J.:[fɔ:s]K.K.:[fɔrs, fors]n.1.■力; 力量; 力气She lacks force.她没有力气。2.■武力; 暴力We had to use force to get into the house.我们不得不强行进屋。3.■影响力; 效力Decisions of the Congress have force of law.国会的决议具有法律效力。4.■一群人; 部队; 兵力The navy is one of the armed forces.海军是三军之一。vt.1.■强制, 迫使, 逼迫She forced herself awake.她强迫自己不睡。2.■施强力于; 强行促成The safe was forced by the burglars.保险柜被窃贼强行打开。3.■强作, 勉强做出4.■促成早熟, 促成生长