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squeezes

UK //ˈskwiːzɪz//US //ˈskwiːzɪz//

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。)

同义词:press, compress, crush, pinch, wring

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。)

同义词:pressure, crunch, pinch, constriction, tightness

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。)