
好词典

源自拉丁语 coercere(约束、控制),由 co-(一起)和 arcere(限制)组成,15世纪通过法语进入英语。
❶ 通过武力、威胁或其他压力手段强迫某人做违背其意愿的事情。常用于描述政治、法律或人际关系中的强迫行为。
“The confession was obtained through coercion and is therefore invalid.”
(这份供词是通过胁迫手段获得的,因此无效。)
“She claimed she signed the contract under coercion.”
(她声称自己是在胁迫下签署了这份合同。)
under coercion — 表示在被迫或受威胁的情况下做某事,强调行为非自愿性。
“The witness testified that he had acted under coercion.”
(证人作证称自己的行为是受到胁迫。)