Duress , however , seems to make people dig in their heels .
然而,强迫似乎会让自己遭到别人的拒绝。
These redundant and passive safety systems work without the help of an operator , or even electricity , during times of duress , be it man-made or natural .
Nor are most ( other than in exceptional circumstances , such as a currency union ) prepared to let monetary and exchange-rate policies be subject to the dictates of an international body , except under duress .
Just as the ocean can be a mix of tranquility and disturbance so can life be a mix of calm and duress .
大海有时风平浪静有时波涛汹涌,而人生既有平静又有束缚。
Scheiber harshly criticizes the administration 's handling of the debt-ceiling negotiations , writing that " the proper response to such a threat is to refuse to negotiate under duress . "