intimidation
/ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ə̇n‧ˌtiməˈdāshən/ (ame, mw)
intimidation — 名詞
1. behaviour that tries to frighten someone, often so that they will do what the pe
脅迫
透過威脅使人順從的行為
behaviour that tries to frighten someone, often so that they will do what the person threatening them wants
The manager's constant threats were a clear form of intimidation aimed at the junior staff.
經理持續的威脅，是對基層員工一種明顯的脅迫行為。
form of intimidation aimed at + person/group
Diego refused to give in to the intimidation from the older boys on his team.
Diego 拒絕屈服於隊上年長男孩的脅迫。
Voter intimidation is illegal in most countries, but it still takes place during some elections.
選民脅迫在多數國家都是違法的，但在某些選舉期間仍會發生。
Fatima felt the weight of intimidation every time her supervisor stood behind her desk.
Fatima 每次主管站在她辦公桌後面時，都感受到脅迫的壓力。
Kenji slid a folder across the table and told Sofia she had one hour — a clear act of intimidation.
Kenji 將文件夾滑過桌面，告訴 Sofia 她只有一小時——這是一種明顯的脅迫行為。
- coercion
stronger emphasis on forcing someone through threats or physical pressure; more formal and legal
- bullying
suggests repeated aggression by a stronger person over a weaker one, often in schools or workplaces
- harassment
focuses on persistent, unwanted contact or pressure, rather than inducing fear
- pressure
broader and milder; can be persuasive rather than fearful
- encouragement
aims to build confidence rather than create fear
- reassurance
reduces worry and fear, the opposite effect of intimidation
文法句型
intimidation + of + someone
by intimidation
用法筆記
Frequently used in legal, political, and workplace contexts. The word covers both the act of threatening someone and the atmosphere of fear this creates.