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duress

/ˈdʊrɛs/

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1 · n.

threats or pressure that force someone to act

胁迫；强迫

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The agreement was invalid because it was signed under duress.
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协议是在胁迫下签署的，因此无效。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdʊrɛs/

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