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源自中古英语 'pressen'(施加压力),最终来自拉丁语 'pressare'(持续按压),与物理或心理压力的概念相关。
❶ 施加压力或强迫某人做某事,通常带有不情愿或被迫的意味。
“She felt her parents were pressuring her to choose a career in medicine.”
(她觉得父母在强迫她选择医学职业。)
“The boss is pressuring the team to finish the project by Friday.”
(老板正在给团队施加压力,要求他们在周五前完成项目。)
pressuring someone into — 强迫某人做某事,通常指通过施加压力或情感操控让对方违背意愿行动。
“She accused him of pressuring her into signing the contract.”
(她指控他强迫她签署合同。)