
pressurized
词源
源自pressurize(加压)+ -ed(形容词后缀),pressurize来自pressure(压力),最终源于拉丁语pressura(按压)。
adjective
❶ 指处于高压状态的物体或空间,常见于科技、航空等领域,如加压舱室或容器。
“The airplane cabin is pressurized to ensure passenger comfort at high altitudes.”
(飞机客舱被加压以确保乘客在高海拔时的舒适度。)
“Scuba divers use pressurized tanks to breathe underwater.”
(潜水员使用加压气瓶在水下呼吸。)
❶ 形容人处于心理压力下的状态,常因紧张的工作或社会环境导致。
“She felt pressurized to meet the tight deadline.”
(紧迫的截止日期让她感到压力巨大。)
“Doctors often work in highly pressurized environments.”
(医生通常在高压环境中工作。)
常见短语
pressurized cabin — 指飞机或航天器中维持正常气压的密封舱室,保障人员在低气压环境下的生存。
“Modern aircraft have pressurized cabins to protect passengers from altitude sickness.”
(现代飞机配备加压客舱以防止乘客出现高空病。)
pressurized to perform — 形容被外界期望或环境逼迫必须表现出色的状态,常见于竞技或职场场景。
“The young athlete was pressurized to perform well in the championship.”
(这位年轻运动员被寄予厚望要在锦标赛中表现出色。)