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forced

adjective
🔊/fɔːst/
🔊/fɔːrst/
Word Family
  • force noun verb
  • forceful adjective
  • forcefully adverb
  • forced adjective (≠ unforced)
  • forcible adjective
  • forcibly adverb
  • enforce verb
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  1. happening or done against somebody’s will被迫的；不得已的
    • victims of forced marriage强迫婚姻的受害者
    • forced relocation to a job in another city不得已迁移至另一城市工作
    • I hope there will be no need for the forced sale of any property.我希望不会有强行变卖财产的必要。
    • Many are unhappy about the forced repatriation of the refugees.很多人对强制遣返难民感到不满。
  2. not sincere; not the result of real emotions勉强的；不真诚的
    • She said she was enjoying herself but her smile was forced.她说自己很快活，但是她的笑容很勉强。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • It's a much more natural and less forced way of getting to know people.这是一种更自然，更少强迫的认识人的方式。
    • They exchanged hellos and forced smiles.他们相互打个招呼，勉强笑笑。
    • His voice sounded forced and sulky.他的声音听起来有些闷闷不乐。
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
    3. see also unforced