古代ローマでは多くの奴隷が過酷な労働を強いられていた。
In ancient Rome, many slaves were forced into harsh labor.
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He is forcing his subordinates to work unreasonable overtime.
彼らは隣国への隷属を強いられた
They were forced into subordination to the neighboring country.
立ち上がりから後手に回ってしまい、苦しい戦いを強いられた。
Being on the defensive from the start, I was forced into a difficult battle.
その独裁者は恐怖政治を強いて、国民を支配した。
The dictator imposed a reign of terror to control the people.
彼は部下に盲従を強いる。
He forces blind obedience on his subordinates.
戦後の混乱期、人々は耐乏生活を強いられた。
During the post-war period of chaos, people were forced to lead a life of austerity.
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Used when forcing someone to do something against their will or imposing a difficult situation on them.
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