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 en·force /ɪnˈfors, ˈfɔrs, ɛn-/
 (vt.)實施,執行;強制,強迫;加強

 En·force v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enforced p. pr. & vb. n. Enforcing ]
 1. To put force upon; to force; to constrain; to compel; as, to enforce obedience to commands.
    Inward joy enforced my heart to smile.   --Shak.
 2. To make or gain by force; to obtain by force; as, to enforce a passage. “Enforcing furious way.”
 3. To put in motion or action by violence; to drive.
 As swift as stones
 Enforced from the old Assyrian slings.   --Shak.
 4. To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy; as, to enforce arguments or requests.
    Enforcing sentiment of the thrust humanity.   --Burke.
 5. To put in force; to cause to take effect; to give effect to; to execute with vigor; as, to enforce the laws.
 6. To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon.
    Enforce him with his envy to the people.   --Shak.

 En·force v. i.
 1. To attempt by force. [Obs.]
 2. To prove; to evince. [R.]
 3. To strengthen; to grow strong. [Obs.]

 En·force, n. Force; strength; power. [Obs.]
    A petty enterprise of small enforce.   --Milton.
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 enforce
      v 1: ensure observance of laws and rules; "Apply the rules to
           everyone"; [syn: implement, apply] [ant: exempt]
      2: compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose
         courtesy" [syn: impose]