Definition
To compel someone to do something against their will or to act before they are ready.
迫使某人采取不情愿的行动,或提前行动。
The leaked report forced the company's hand to admit that they were conducting layoffs.
泄露的报告迫使公司承认他们正在进行裁员。
The competitor's actions forced their hand to release their new product early.
竞争对手的行动迫使他们提前发布新产品。
She wasn't going to tell him, but his questions forced her hand to reveal the truth.
她本来不打算告诉他,但他的问题迫使她透露了真相。