為了保命，他不得不逃跑。
为了保命，他不得不逃跑。
In order to save his life, he had to run away.
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Because of the rain, we had to cancel the picnic.
他因為欠下一大筆債，不得不沒日沒夜地工作。
他因为欠下一大笔债，不得不没日没夜地工作。
Because he owed a large amount of debt, he had to work day and night.
這場大雨引發了山洪暴發，村民們不得不緊急撤離。
这场大雨引发了山洪暴发，村民们不得不紧急撤离。
This heavy rain triggered a flash flood, and the villagers had to evacuate urgently.
由於限於經費，我們不得不取消這次旅行。
由于限于经费，我们不得不取消这次旅行。
Due to limited funds, we have no choice but to cancel this trip.
突如其來的暴雨迫使我們不得不取消戶外活動。
突如其来的暴雨迫使我们不得不取消户外活动。
The sudden rainstorm forced us to cancel our outdoor activities.
由於環境污染嚴重，附近的居民不得不集體遷移。
由于环境污染严重，附近的居民不得不集体迁移。
Due to serious environmental pollution, nearby residents had to migrate collectively.
由於資金不足，這項計畫不得不中止。
由于资金不足，这项计划不得不中止。
Due to insufficient funds, this project had to be suspended.
由於經濟不景氣，公司不得不辭退了一部分員工。
由于经济不景气，公司不得不辞退了一部分员工。
Due to the economic downturn, the company had to dismiss some employees.
他在戰亂中不得不投奔遠方的親戚。
他在战乱中不得不投奔远方的亲戚。
In the midst of war, he had no choice but to seek shelter with distant relatives.
Usage Notes
Indicates that one is forced to do something due to circumstances.
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