duress

djuә'reis

GRE

n. compulsory force or threat

n. 强迫, 监禁
[法] 强迫, 威胁, 监禁

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duress 来自拉丁语 durus，意为“坚硬、困难”。可以联想到在压力下的坚硬状态，暗示被迫或威胁的感觉。

例句

1. The confession was made under duress and should not be considered valid.

这个供词是在胁迫下做出的，不应被视为有效。

2. She felt that her decision was made under duress from her family.

她觉得自己的决定是在家人的胁迫下做出的。

3. The contract was signed under duress, so it can be challenged in court.

这份合同是在胁迫下签署的，因此可以在法庭上提出异议。