1、overwhelm

（情感、事件等）使不知所措，使难以承受

He was overwhelmed by a longing for times past.

他一心渴望回到从前。

The need to talk to someone, anyone, overwhelmed her.

她迫不及待地要找个人说说话，随便是谁都行。

征服；制服；击败

It was clear that one massive Allied offensive would overwhelm the weakened enemy.

毫无疑问，盟军一次大规模的进攻就会击溃已是强弩之末的敌军。

2、compel

强迫;逼迫

the introduction of legislation to compel cyclists to wear a helmet.

强制骑自行车者戴头盔的法律的出台

Leonie's mother was compelled to take in washing to help support her family.

利奥妮的妈妈被迫在家替人洗衣服，以贴补家用。

觉得必须(做…)

Dickens felt compelled to return to the stage for a final good-bye.

迪肯斯觉得必须返回舞台作最后的道别。

I felt morally compelled to help.

我觉得从道义上我必须帮忙。