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词汇 conscribe
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Definition of conscribe in English:

conscribe

verb kənˈskrʌɪb
[with object]archaic

  • Enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services; conscript.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The only way of immediately improving the coal situation is for young miners to be conscribed, and made to work the full number of shifts.
    • If Congress has the constitutional power to conscribe the officers of the States, it would also have the power to exempt such as it might think proper.
    • We will not be conscribed, to be shot like dogs.
    • The government cannot conscribe readers.
    • My plan is to conscribe them and force them into the army, upon the condition, if necessary, of freedom after the war.
    Synonyms
    enlist, sign up, enrol, engage, take on, round up

Origin

Late 15th century (in the sense 'write, compose'): from Latin conscribere (see conscript).
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