strong-arming

[US]/[ˈstrɒŋˌɑːmɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈstrɒŋˌɑːrmɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (often used reflexively)通过威胁或压力迫使某人做某事
v. (informal)使用武力或恐吓手段达到目的
n.强迫行为;威胁手段

Phrases & Collocations

strong-arming him

强迫他

avoid strong-arming

避免强迫

stop strong-arming

停止强迫

strong-arming tactics

强迫手段

strong-arming someone

强迫某人

without strong-arming

没有强迫

accused of strong-arming

被指控强迫

resisted strong-arming

抵制强迫

Example Sentences

the manager tried strong-arming us into working overtime this weekend.

经理试图强迫我们这个周末加班。

don't let him strong-arm you into making a decision you're not comfortable with.

别让他强迫你做出你感到不舒服的决定。

the politician was accused of strong-arming the bill through congress.

这位政客被指控在国会强行通过这项法案。

we need to avoid strong-arming our employees into accepting the new policy.

我们需要避免强迫我们的员工接受新政策。

he attempted to strong-arm the vendor into lowering their prices.

他试图强迫供应商降低价格。

the union accused the company of strong-arming workers during negotiations.

工会指控公司在谈判中强迫工人。

she refused to be strong-armed into signing the contract.

她拒绝被强迫签署合同。

the team leader shouldn't strong-arm team members into taking on extra work.

团队负责人不应该强迫团队成员承担额外的任务。

the government was criticized for strong-arming the media into supporting their agenda.

政府因强迫媒体支持其议程而受到批评。

we can't strong-arm our way to a solution; we need to collaborate.

我们不能强行解决问题,我们需要合作。

the lawyer warned the client not to be strong-armed by the opposing counsel.

律师警告客户不要被对方律师强迫。

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