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迫不得已 (pò bù dé yǐ)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To have no other choice; to be forced into doing something against one's will.

Definition (中文解释)

被逼得没有办法,不得不这样。

Derivation (典故出处)

《汉书·王莽传上》为皇帝定立妃后,有司上名,公女为首,公深辞让,迫不得已然后受诏。”

Example (造句示例)

She was迫不得已 to sell her house to pay the medical bills.