compress
UK/kəm'pres/US/kәm'pres/
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Definitions
v.
To press or squeeze something into a smaller space
压缩，压紧
v.
To reduce the size of computer data
压缩（数据、文件）
n.
A soft pad pressed onto a part of the body to relieve pain or stop bleeding
敷布，压布
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcom- (together) + press = 'press together.' Squeeze something into a smaller space — air, files, or a long account. The noun 'compress' is a pad pressed against the body in first aid.
Root press still carries 89 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.compress air压缩空气
- 2.compress data压缩数据
- 3.compress a file压缩文件
- 4.cold compress冷敷布
Example Sentences
- 1.
The software compresses large files so they upload faster.
- 2.
You can compress the report into a single page.
- 3.
Apply a cold compress to reduce the swelling.