coerce sb into submission;force (or compel)sb to submit;reduce one to submission;bring sb to his knees;subdue 中国人民是压不服的。The Chinese people cannot be brought to their knees under pressure./压而不服。No pressure can force him to submit.or:No pressure can subdue him./靠说服，而不能靠～seek solutions through persuasion and not by coercion /～手段coercive measures