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squeezing

UK //ˈskwiːzɪŋ//US //ˈskwiːzɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'squesen',可能来自古英语 'cwysan'(压碎),与德语 'quetschen' 同源。

noun

❶ 挤压的动作或过程,指施加压力使物体变形或从中挤出液体等物质。

“The squeezing of the orange produced fresh juice.”

(挤压橙子榨出了新鲜的果汁。)

“She felt a gentle squeezing on her hand.”

(她感觉到有人轻轻捏了捏她的手。)

同义词:pressing, compressing, crushing

verb

❶ 施加压力使物体变形或从中挤出物质,也可比喻为在有限空间或资源中勉强容纳。

“She was squeezing the toothpaste tube.”

(她正在挤牙膏管。)

“He squeezed the lemon to get the juice.”

(他挤柠檬以获取果汁。)

同义词:pressing, compressing, crowding

常见短语

squeeze out — 通过挤压使某物排出,或比喻为勉强挤出时间、资源等。

“She squeezed out the last bit of paint from the tube.”

(她从管子里挤出了最后一点颜料。)

squeeze in — 在有限的空间或时间内勉强安排或容纳。

“I'll try to squeeze in a quick lunch before the meeting.”

(我会试着在会议前挤出时间快速吃个午饭。)