forced labour

noun
🔊/ˌfɔːst ˈleɪbə(r)/
🔊/ˌfɔːrst ˈleɪbər/
(US English forced labor)
[uncountable]
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  1. hard physical work that somebody, often a prisoner or slave, is forced to do(对囚犯、奴隶等实施的)强制劳动
  2. prisoners or slaves who are forced to work强制劳工(如囚犯或奴隶)
    • The mines were manned by forced labour from conquered countries.这些矿由来自被征服国家的强制劳工开采。🔊🔊