press gang
US /ˈpres.ɡæŋ/
UK /ˈpres.ɡæŋ/
动词
强迫, 胁迫
to force someone to join an organization or do something, especially by using persuasion or threats
示例:
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They tried to press gang him into joining their club.
他们试图强迫他加入他们的俱乐部。
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The volunteers were press-ganged into working extra hours.
志愿者们被强迫加班。
名词
强征队, 强征小组
a body of men used to force others into military or naval service
示例:
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Historically, a press gang would forcibly recruit sailors for the navy.
历史上，强征队会强行招募水手加入海军。
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The victim claimed he was taken by a press gang.
受害者声称他被强征队带走了。