press gang
US /ˈpres.ɡæŋ/
UK /ˈpres.ɡæŋ/
動詞
強迫, 脅迫
to force someone to join an organization or do something, especially by using persuasion or threats
範例:
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They tried to press gang him into joining their club.
他們試圖強迫他加入他們的俱樂部。
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The volunteers were press-ganged into working extra hours.
志願者們被強迫加班。
名詞
強徵隊, 強徵小組
a body of men used to force others into military or naval service
範例:
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Historically, a press gang would forcibly recruit sailors for the navy.
歷史上，強徵隊會強行招募水手加入海軍。
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The victim claimed he was taken by a press gang.
受害者聲稱他被強徵隊帶走了。