“使牺牲”较为贴切的英文表达可以是 “cause to sacrifice” 或者 “lead to someone's sacrifice” ,具体使用需结合语境:
“cause to sacrifice”:侧重于描述某个行为、事件或情况导致某人不得不做出牺牲。例如:The harsh economic conditions caused many families to sacrifice their basic needs.(恶劣的经济状况导致许多家庭不得不牺牲他们的基本需求 。)
“lead to someone's sacrifice”:意思相近,也表示引发、致使某人做出牺牲。例如:The misguided policy led to the sacrifice of countless innocent lives.(这项错误的政策导致无数无辜生命牺牲 。)