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impressment

/ɪmˈpres.mənt/

翻译: 指强制征召人员服兵役或海军服役,尤指历史上通过强制手段或法律强制实施的征兵行为。

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noun

/ɪmˈpres.mənt/C2formal
  • zh指强制征召人员服兵役或海军服役,尤指历史上通过强制手段或法律强制实施的征兵行为。

A noun referring to the act of forcing individuals into government service, typically military or naval service, often through coercion or legal authority.

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  1. Coerced government serviceC1formal

    The act of forcing individuals to serve in the military or other government roles, often against their will.

    zh强制政府服役

    • Impressment was a common practice in the British Navy during the 18th century.
    • The colonists strongly opposed the impressment of American sailors.
    • Historical records detail the harsh conditions of impressment.

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词形
  • impressments plural form
  • impressments' possessive plural form
  • impressment's possessive singular form