compress
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Definitions
v.
To press or squeeze something into a smaller space; to reduce the size of data.
压缩,压紧;缩小
n.
A folded cloth or pad applied to the body to relieve pain or reduce swelling.
敷布,压布;冷敷(或热敷)垫
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.compress air压缩空气
- 2.compress data压缩数据
Example Sentences
- 1.
You can compress files to save disk space.
- 2.
The air compressor reduces the size of the gas to increase its pressure for industrial uses.