Definition
You use 迫于 before a noun phrase expressing pressure, circumstances, or public opinion, followed by a clause describing the unavoidable outcome. It means 'forced by' or 'having no alternative but to ... due to ...'. The structure is often 迫于 + reason + 不得不/只好/才 + result.
v.p.
to be forced by (circumstances)having no alternative but to ... due to ...
Examples
- 迫于，。pò yú yúlùn de yālì, tā zhǐhǎo cízhí le.Forced by the pressure of public opinion, he had no choice but to resign.
- 迫于，。pò yú xíngshì, gōngsī bùdébù cáiyuán.Forced by the situation, the company had to lay off staff.
- 迫于，。pò yú fùmǔ de qīwàng, tā xuǎnzé le xuéyī.Due to her parents' expectations, she chose to study medicine.
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