英語

urge

gb/ˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
B1 英語
~ 2400
語義
0件の語義
動詞 B1 action
1

strongly encourage someone

To try hard to make someone do something because you think it is important.

用法パターン: to urge [someone] to [do something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'urge' with 'order'; 'urge' is a strong recommendation, not a command.
類義語
encourage (Less forceful or insistent than 'urge'.) | press (Implies persistent persuasion, sometimes with pressure.)
対義語
dissuade (Means to try to stop someone from doing something.)
コロケーション
urge caution |urge action |urge restraint |urge reform |urge someone forward
テーマ
communication |persuasion |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The doctor urged him to quit smoking immediately.
  • Environmental groups are urging the government to take stronger action on climate change.
  • She urged her friend to apply for the job before the deadline.
  • Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
  • He urged the team to keep going despite the setback.
学習者向け例文
  • My teacher urged me to study for the test.
  • The man urged his son to be careful.
  • She urged me to eat more vegetables.
  • They urged people to stay inside during the storm.
名詞 B1 state
2

strong desire or impulse

A strong feeling that makes you want to do something.

用法パターン: feel an urge to [do something]
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'urge' (countable noun) with 'urgency' (uncountable noun meaning importance or need for quick action).
類義語
desire (A general wish for something; may be weaker or more abstract than 'urge'.) | impulse (A sudden and often unplanned wish to act.)
対義語
aversion (A strong feeling of dislike that makes one avoid something.)
コロケーション
strong urge |sudden urge |irresistible urge |urge to act
テーマ
emotions |psychology |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I had an irresistible urge to laugh during the meeting.
  • She felt a sudden urge to call her mother.
  • He was fighting the urge to check his phone.
  • The urge to help was overwhelming.
  • Travelers often feel the urge to explore new places.
学習者向け例文
  • I have an urge to eat ice cream.
  • He felt an urge to run.
  • She has an urge to travel.
  • I feel an urge to read a book.
動詞 B2 action
3

push or drive forward

To push a person, animal, or thing forward, or encourage it to go faster.

用法パターン: to urge [someone/something] forward/on
類義語
spur (Often used figuratively for giving encouragement or motivation.) | push (More general; can refer to physical or figurative pushing.)
対義語
hold back (To prevent movement or progress.)
コロケーション
urge forward |urge on |urge ahead
テーマ
movement |motivation |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The crowd urged the runners on toward the finish line.
  • He urged his horse forward through the rain.
  • Her ambition urged her on despite the difficulties.
学習者向け例文
  • The coach urged the players on.
  • I urged my bike forward up the hill.
  • She urged the dog on with treats.
文法
辞書形
urge
IPA
GB/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
音節・強勢
urge (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (urge)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: urge
  • Plural: urges
Verb
  • Base: urge
  • 3rd Person Singular: urges
  • Present Participle: urging
  • Past: urged
関連語
Forms
urges noun urging verb urged verb
Core family
urgent adjective B1 urgency noun B2 urgently adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
nonurgent adjective
表現

fight the urge

1
/fˈaɪt ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

resist a strong desire

To try hard not to do something you strongly want to do.

例文
  • He fought the urge to check his phone during the meeting.
  • She fought the urge to laugh at the wrong moment.

resist the urge

1
/ɹɪzˈɪst ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

refuse a strong desire

To not do something even though you really want to do it.

例文
  • I resisted the urge to eat another slice of cake.
  • They resisted the urge to argue back.

urge on

1
/ˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb

encourage to keep going

To encourage a person or animal to keep moving or trying harder.

例文
  • The fans urged on their team during the final minutes of the match.
  • She urged on her friend as they climbed the steep hill.

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