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单词 Hobson’s choice
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Hobson’s choice

noun
/ˌhɒbsnz ˈtʃɔɪs/
/ˌhɑːbsnz ˈtʃɔɪs/
[uncountable]
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  1. a situation in which somebody has no choice because if they do not accept what is offered, they will get nothing
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    Word OriginFrom Tobias Hobson, a man who hired out horses in the 17th century. He gave his customers the choice of the horse nearest the stable door or none at all.
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