"duress" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈdʊɹɛs

doo-RESS

UK

djɔːɹˈɛs

dyoo-RESS

释义

Duress is when someone is forced to do something because of threats, pressure, or violence. It is often used in legal situations to show an action was not voluntary.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈdʊɹɛs

英式英语

djɔːɹˈɛs

简化发音

美式

doo-RESS

英式

dyoo-RESS

语境中听

He signed the contract under duress.

The confession was obtained by duress.

She acted under duress to protect her family.

Many witnesses said their statements were given under duress.