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pressure

英 ['preʃə] 美['prɛʃɚ]
  • n. 压力;压迫,[物] 压强
  • vt. 迫使;密封;使……增压

英英释意


1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit);
"the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
2. a force that compels;
"the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure;
"he gave the button a press"
"he used pressure to stop the bleeding"
"at the pressing of a button"
4. the state of urgently demanding notice or attention;
"the press of business matters"
5. the somatic sensation of pressure;
"the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress