miễn cưỡng
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Meaning
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Adjective
Doing something without wanting to or feeling forced to act against one's own desires or preferences.
vi Anh ấy miễn cưỡng chấp nhận lời mời đi ăn tối của đồng nghiệp.
en He was reluctant to accept his colleague's dinner invitation.
Adverb
Acting in a way that shows hesitation or a lack of desire to do what is being requested or required.
vi Cô ấy miễn cưỡng làm theo những yêu cầu vô lý của cấp trên.
en She reluctantly followed the unreasonable requests of her superior.