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urge
/ɜːd͡ʒ/
As a verb, it conveys an intensity beyond simple suggestion. It is the language of pressure, desperation, or critical necessity. While 'encourage' feels supportive and gentle, 'urge' implies that time is running out or that the stakes are high. When used physically, such as with animals or machinery, it evokes a sense of pushing against resistance to create forward momentum. As a noun, it describes an internal, often visceral impulse. It is frequently associated with suddenness and a lack of conscious planning—a 'biological' or 'emotional' itch that demands immediate scratching. Unlike a 'wish' or a 'goal', an urge feels intrusive and difficult to ignore.
Countable when referring to a specific, sudden impulse ('I felt an urge to scream'). Uncountable when describing a general, persistent internal drive or biological pressure ('The urge for survival is powerful').
意味
To strongly encourage or persuade someone to take a particular action.
"The doctor urged him to stop smoking immediately."