compulsory UK [kəm'pʌl.sər.i] US [-sɚ-] adjective ADVANCED ■If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law 必须做的;强制性的;必修的•Swimming was compulsory at my school.在我们学校,游泳是必修课。 •Wearing seat belts in cars is compulsory by law.坐车系安全带是法律强制规定的。 |