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pressured

UK //ˈpreʃəd//US //ˈpreʃərd//

词源

源自中古英语 'pressuren',最终来自拉丁语 'pressura'(按压),与物理压力和心理压力的双重含义相关。

adjective

❶ 形容人感到有压力或被强迫做某事的状态,通常因外界要求或期望而产生紧张感。

“She felt pressured to accept the job offer immediately.”

(她感到被迫要立刻接受这份工作。)

“Teenagers are often pressured by peers to try risky behaviors.”

(青少年常被同龄人逼迫尝试危险行为。)

同义词:stressed, coerced, compelled

verb

❶ 用持续的要求或影响迫使某人做某事,可能带有强迫性质。

“They pressured him into signing the contract.”

(他们施压让他签了合同。)

“The government was pressured to change its policy.”

(政府被迫改变政策。)

同义词:push, urge, force

常见短语

feel pressured — 描述因外界因素而产生的心理压迫感,常用于社交或工作场景。

“Many employees feel pressured to work overtime.”

(许多员工迫于压力不得不加班。)

pressure someone into — 通过持续施压使某人做原本不愿意的事,可能涉及情感或权威的施加。

“Don't let anyone pressure you into unhealthy habits.”

(别让任何人逼你养成不健康的习惯。)