
coerced 是动词 coerce 的过去式和过去分词,意为"被强迫的、被胁迫的"。指通过压力、威胁或强制手段迫使某人做某事。
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He was coerced into signing the contract against his will.
他被胁迫在违背自己意愿的情况下签了合同。
The investigation revealed that several witnesses had been coerced by local officials into changing their statements, casting doubt on the entire case.
调查显示,几名证人曾被当地官员胁迫更改证词,使整个案件的可信度受到质疑。
coerce 源自拉丁语 coercēre,由 **co-**(共同、一起)和 arcēre(围住、限制)组成,原义为"围住、约束"。在16世纪进入英语后,词义逐渐演变为"通过强制手段迫使某人服从",强调以威胁或压力为手段达到控制目的。