to strong-arm
Pronunciation
/stɹˈɔŋˈɑːɹm/
British pronunciation
/stɹˈɒŋˈɑːm/

英語での「strong-arm」の定義と意味

to strong-arm
01

強要する, 圧力をかける

to use force, threats, or coercion to make someone do something against their will
DisapprovingDisapproving
InformalInformal
example
He tried to strong-arm me into signing the contract.
彼は私に契約書に署名するよう強要しようとした。
They were strong-armed into making a decision they were n’t comfortable with.
彼らは強制的に、心地よくない決断をさせられた。
02

圧力をかける, 支配する

to be domineering or bossy towards someone, often in a way that feels intimidating or unfair
DisapprovingDisapproving
InformalInformal
example
She has a habit of strong-arming her team into following her every direction.
彼女はチームを強引に従わせる癖がある。
Do n’t let him strong-arm you into doing things you do n’t want to.
彼にあなたがしたくないことを強要させないでください。
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