strong-arming

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

Translation

v.(常用于反身语态)以威胁或压力迫使某人做某事;
v.(非正式)使用身体力量或恐吓来达到自己的目的;
n. 强行施压某人的行为。

Phrases & Collocations

strong-arming him

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avoid strong-arming

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stop strong-arming

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strong-arming tactics

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strong-arming someone

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without strong-arming

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accused of strong-arming

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resisted strong-arming

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Example Sentences

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

經理試圖強迫我們這個週末加班。

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

不要讓他強迫你做出你不舒服的決定。

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

這位政治家被指控強行推動法案通過國會。

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

我們需要避免強迫員工接受新政策。

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

他試圖強迫供應商降低價格。

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

工會指控公司在談判中強迫工人。

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

她拒絕被強迫簽訂合同。

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

團隊領導不應該強迫團隊成員承擔額外工作。

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

政府因強迫媒體支持其議程而受到批評。

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

我們不能用強迫的方式來解決問題;我們需要合作。

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

律師警告客戶不要被對方律師強迫。

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