coerce

verb

UK/kəʊˈɜːs/
US/koʊˈɝːs/

Definitions of coerce verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To compel someone to do something against their will through the use of force or pressure.

    強迫;脅迫;逼迫

    • They attempted to coerce him into signing the contract.

      他們試圖脅迫他簽署合約。

    • He was coerced into leaving the company, under the threat of not agreeing with their terms.

      他被迫離開公司,因為不同意他們的條件。

    • Company executives were accused of coercing employees into participating in illegal activities.

      公司高管被指控脅迫員工參與非法活動。