Maksud perkataan "press gang" dalam bahasa Melayu
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press gang
US /ˈpres.ɡæŋ/
UK /ˈpres.ɡæŋ/
Kata Kerja
memaksa, merekrut secara paksa
to force someone to join an organization or do something, especially by using persuasion or threats
Contoh:
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They tried to press gang him into joining their club.
Mereka cuba memaksa dia menyertai kelab mereka.
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The volunteers were press-ganged into working extra hours.
Para sukarelawan dipaksa bekerja lebih masa.
Kata Nama
kumpulan perekrut paksa, pasukan perekrut paksa
a body of men used to force others into military or naval service
Contoh:
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Historically, a press gang would forcibly recruit sailors for the navy.
Secara sejarah, kumpulan perekrut paksa akan merekrut pelaut secara paksa untuk tentera laut.
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The victim claimed he was taken by a press gang.
Mangsa mendakwa dia dibawa oleh kumpulan perekrut paksa.