coerces; coerced; coercing
coerces; coerced; coercing
Learner's definition of COERCE
[+ object]
1
: to make (someone) do something by using force or threats强迫;胁迫—
usually + into -
He was coerced into signing the confession.他受到胁迫,在认罪书上签了字。
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Soldiers coerced the residents into giving them food.士兵强迫居民给他们提供食物。
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The singer was coerced into a contract with the record company.那名歌手被胁迫与唱片公司签约。
2
: to get (something) by using force or threats通过胁迫获得 — coercion
/koʊˈɚʒən/ /koʊˈɚʃən/ noun [noncount]