词汇 | force down |
释义 | phraseforce down1. force down sth • force sth down to make yourself eat or drink something with difficulty, especially because you do not like it, or because you are ill or upset: David tried to force down a little soup, hoping it would make him feel better. I didn't want to be rude, so I forced down the raw fish and smiled at my hosts.■ SIMILAR TO: choke down2. force down sth • force sth down to make a plane have to land, especially by threatening to attack it or because there is some kind of problem: In 1995, American officials forced down about 20 planes carrying illegal drugs into the US. The airliner was forced down over the Andes, after both its engines failed.force down1. To compel or physically force someone to swallow something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "force" and "down." This medicine tastes disgusting, but I do want to get better, so I'll force it down. The government has come under fire for ordering prison staff to force food down the hunger strikers' throats. 2. To push someone or something down. A noun or pronoun can be used between "force" and "down." Back when I used to be bigger than my brother, I could force him down with ease—not anymore! 3. To cause someone or something to move downward, such as a plane. A noun or pronoun can be used between "force" and "down." Severe turbulence forced the plane down—it had to make an emergency landing in Phoenix. force someone or something downto press or push someone or something downward. I forced him down and slipped the handcuffs on him. The cop forced down the thug and handcuffed him. I forced the dog down and held it there. force something downto force oneself to swallow something. I can't stand sweet potatoes, but I manage to force them down just to keep from making a scene. She forced down the sweet potatoes. force downv. 1. To cause someone or something to descend or land by use of force: Engine failure forced down the aircraft. On sighting the hostile helicopter, the soldier engaged it and forced it down. 2. To swallow something that one does not want to swallow: To be polite, I forced down the awful-tasting food. I forced the unpleasant cough syrup down. |
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