duress
noun
UK/dʒuˈres/
US/duːˈres/
Definitions of duress noun
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The use of threats or force to make someone do something against their will.
以威脅強迫某人做某事；脅迫；強迫
Under duress, he was forced to sign the contract.
在脅迫之下，他被迫簽署了合約。
She claimed she made the statement under duress.
她聲明自己是在脅迫下做出該聲明的。
The police are investigating whether the suspect acted under duress.
警方正在調查嫌疑人是否在脅迫下行動。