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duress

/duˈres/ American
  • n. 强迫, 胁迫
Definition
  • n. the use of threats or force to make someone do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress after they threatened her job.
在他们威胁要她丢掉工作后,她被迫签下了那份合同。