
squeezes
词源
源自中古英语 'squezen',可能来自古英语 'cwysan'(压碎),与荷兰语 'kwetsen'(伤害)和德语 'quetschen'(挤压)有关。
verb
❶ 用力挤压或压缩某物,通常是为了从中取出液体或使其变形。
“She squeezes the lemon to get the juice.”
(她挤柠檬以获取果汁。)
“He squeezes the toothpaste tube from the bottom.”
(他从底部挤牙膏管。)
❶ 勉强通过或挤入狭窄的空间,通常需要努力或技巧。
“He squeezes through the narrow gap in the fence.”
(他从篱笆的狭窄缝隙中挤过去。)
“She squeezes into the crowded elevator.”
(她挤进拥挤的电梯。)
noun
❶ 挤压的动作或行为,通常指用手或工具施加压力。
“She gives the orange a quick squeeze.”
(她快速挤了一下橙子。)
“A gentle squeeze of the hand can be comforting.”
(轻轻握一下手可以让人感到安慰。)
❶ 经济或财务上的压力,通常指资金短缺或限制。
“The company faces a financial squeeze this year.”
(公司今年面临财务压力。)
“The budget squeeze forces cuts in spending.”
(预算紧缩迫使削减开支。)
常见短语
squeeze in — 在有限的时间或空间中勉强安排某事或某人。
“Can you squeeze in one more meeting today?”
(你今天能再安排一个会议吗?)
squeeze out — 通过挤压排出液体或迫使某人离开某位置。
“He squeezes out the last bit of toothpaste.”
(他挤出最后一点牙膏。)