Wordiyoduress
🇬🇧 UK/djuә'reis/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Threats or force used to make someone do something against their will.
胁迫，强制
v.
To pressure or coerce someone.
强迫，胁迫
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.under duress在胁迫下
- 2.act under duress被迫行动
Example Sentences
- 1.
He signed the contract under duress, fearing serious harm to his family.
- 2.
The confession was invalid because it was obtained under duress.