in forcea) SCLOBEYif a law, rule etc is in force, it already exists 〔法律、法规等〕已生效,在实施中 The trade embargo has been in force for a year. 贸易禁令已经实施一年了。
b) LOT/LARGE NUMBER OR AMOUNTin a large group, especially in order to protest about something 大量,众多〔尤为抗议某事〕 SYN in large numbers Villagers turned out in force to protest about the new road. 众多村民出来反对修筑新公路。
turned out in force• Abrams's message seemed well received by the crowd, which had turned out in force for the early-morning session.• Ranchers turned out in force to hear him; the crowd was a bobbing sea of black and white cowboy hats.• The stars turned out in force to see Bono and the boys bring a mega tour to a close.
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