arm-twisting

/ˈɑːm twɪstɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɑːrm twɪstɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈärm-ˌtwi-stiŋ/ (ame, mw)

arm-twisting — noun

1. The act of putting strong pressure on someone — using threats, influence, or oth

1.名詞B2
釋義

The act of putting strong pressure on someone — using threats, influence, or other forceful methods — to make them do what you want, rather than letting them decide freely.

例句

After months of arm-twisting by the union, the company finally agreed to raise wages.

arm-twisting by

Neha used a lot of arm-twisting to get her colleagues to support the new proposal.

used a lot of arm-twisting

同義詞
  • coercion

    stronger and more direct; implies a threat of punishment

  • intimidation

    focuses on creating fear rather than applying reasoned pressure

  • pressure

    broader and less forceful; can be gentle or strong

  • bullying

    more personal and aggressive; suggests repeated mistreatment

反義詞
  • persuasion

    influencing someone through reasoning and argument, not pressure

  • encouragement

    giving support or confidence without force

文法句型

used as subject or object

often followed by 'of' / 'by'

用法筆記

Uncountable noun — you cannot say 'an arm-twisting' or 'arm-twistings'. Often appears in political or business contexts where someone uses their position of power to force a decision.

常見錯誤

❌The manager arm-twisted the staff into working late.
✅The manager used arm-twisting to make the staff work late.
💡'arm-twisting' is a noun, not a verb; pair it with 'use' or other common verbs.
❌There were arm-twistings behind closed doors.
✅There was arm-twisting behind closed doors.
💡'arm-twisting' is uncountable and stays singular.