arm-twist['ɑ:mtwist]

• vt.
  • [美国口语]对…施加压力：

    The union arm-twisted the company into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.

    工会扬言要举行广泛罢工，迫使公司进行谈判。

    to arm-twist someone into doing something

    迫使某人做某事

• vi.
  • 施加压力