"duress" in Chinese (Simplified)
胁迫强迫(法律用语)
Definition
Duress 指的是某人在威胁、压力或暴力下被迫做某事。这个词经常在法律场合用来说明行为不是自愿的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Duress” 属于正式、法律用词。常见搭配有 'under duress', 'sign under duress', 'acted under duress'。不是一般的压力,而是有胁迫、被逼迫的意思。
Examples
He signed the contract under duress.
他是在**胁迫**下签署合同的。
The confession was obtained by duress.
供词是通过**胁迫**获得的。
She acted under duress to protect her family.
她是为了保护家人才在**胁迫**下这么做的。
Many witnesses said their statements were given under duress.
许多证人说,他们是在**胁迫**下作证的。
If you agree under duress, the deal may not be legally binding.
如果你在**胁迫**下同意,这个协议可能不具法律效力。
No one should have to make decisions while under duress.
任何人都不应该在**胁迫**下做决定。