force

n.

1. 力，力量；力气[U]
   The moral force is on our side.

   道义的力量在我们一边。

2. 武力，暴力[U]
   The robber used force to get into the house.

   强盗使用暴力强行进入住宅。

3. 【物】力；力的强度[C][U]
   What is the force of gravity at sea level?

   海平面的地球引力为多大？

4. 势力；威力；有影响的人（或事物）[C]
   He was a force behind these social changes.

   他是促成这些社会变革的有影响的人物。

5. 影响；支配力；说服力[U]
   There is force in what he said.

   他的话有说服力。

   He writes with force.

   他的文章很有说服力。

6. 军事力量；军队[P1]
   A U.N. peacekeeping force was sent to that country.

   一支联合国维持和平部队被派往该国。