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zhǐ
hǎo
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without any better option
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to have to
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to be forced to
我不会游泳,只好穿救身衣。
I can't swim, so I am forced to wear a life jacket.
家里没东西吃,我只好要叫外卖。
There is nothing to eat at home, I have no option but to order delivery.
我忘了带钱包,只好走路回家吧。
I forgot to bring my wallet, so I had to walk home.