squeeze
🇬🇧 UK/skwi:z/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To press firmly from two or more sides; to hug tightly; to force into a tight space.
挤压,紧握;紧抱;硬塞进
n.
An act of pressing firmly; a tight fit; a difficult or pressured situation.
挤压,紧握;拥挤;困境
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishsqueezeother
=squeeze
Common Collocations
- 1.squeeze out挤出;榨取
- 2.tight squeeze空间狭小;勉强应付
- 3.squeeze in挤出时间;硬塞进去
- 4.squeeze through勉强挤过;艰难通过
Example Sentences
- 1.
She gave his hand a gentle squeeze to reassure him before the interview.
- 2.
We managed to squeeze six people into the tiny car for the road trip.
- 3.
Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the salad to brighten up the flavors.