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pressurized

UK //ˈpreʃəraɪzd//US //ˈpreʃəraɪzd//

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。)

同义词:under pressure, stressed, high-pressure, compressed, tense

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。)