compelling

説得力のある、納得させる

人に何かを信じさせたり、考えに賛成させたりするほど力がある。

やさしい英語で： Strong enough to make someone believe something or agree with an idea.

• The evidence is compelling.
• She made a compelling argument for change.
• We found no compelling proof that the treatment works.

類義語： convincing, persuasive

反対語： unconvincing

よく使う表現： compelling evidence, compelling argument, compelling case, compelling explanation

引き込まれる、魅力的な

続きを見たり読んだり聞いたりしたくなるほど興味深い。

やさしい英語で： So interesting that you want to keep watching, reading, or listening.

• It is a compelling story.
• Her latest novel makes compelling reading.
• The film was so compelling that we forgot the time.

類義語： gripping, fascinating, engrossing

反対語： boring, dull

よく使う表現： compelling story, compelling reading, compelling drama, compelling character

やむにやまれぬ、強い

強さや重要さのために、行動せずにはいられない。

やさしい英語で： So strong or important that you feel you must act.

• We have a compelling need for help.
• She felt a compelling urge to call home.
• Only a compelling reason would make him cancel the trip.

使い方： compelling reason to do something (There is a compelling reason to leave now.)

類義語： pressing, overwhelming, urgent

よく使う表現： compelling reason, compelling need, compelling urge