squeeze
[skwi:z]
v.挤压, 塞进, 压榨, 设法腾出
n.挤压, 少量, 拥挤, 严控, 财政困难
例句与用法:
It took some ingenuity to squeeze all the furniture into the little room.
把全部家具都塞进那个小房间是很费了一番心思的。
We managed to get all the luggage into the car but it was a tight squeeze.
我们总算把行李都塞进汽车里了,不过挤得要命。
She's just lost her job, so they're really feeling the squeeze.
她刚失了业,这下他们真正感到艰难了。
It was a tight squeeze but we finally got all the clothes into the case.
箱子已经很满了,但我们还是把衣服全塞进去了。
词形变化:
形容词: squeezable | 名词: squeezer | 动词过去式: squeezed | 动词过去分词: squeezed | 动词现在分词: squeezing | 动词第三人称单数: squeezes |
vt.
1. 榨, 挤, 压, 拧
He squeezed the tube hard and the last bit of toothpaste came out.
他使劲挤牙膏管子, 挤出了最后一点牙膏。
2. 榨出, 挤出[(+out of/from)]; 塞进[(+into)]
She squeezed some juice from a lemon.
她从一只柠檬中挤出了一些汁。
3. 紧抱, 紧握
He squeezed my hand.
他紧紧握着我的手。
4. 勒索; 强取; 使负担沉重[(+out of/from)]
That guy is capable of squeezing money out of his old mother.
那家伙做得出勒索老母亲钱财的事来。
5. 压缩, 减少
Climbing cost of cotton squeezes mill profits.
上涨的棉花价格减少了纺织厂的利润。
6. 勉强得到
vi.
1. 榨, 挤, 压, 拧
He squeezed on the tube until some toothpaste came out.
他挤牙膏管直到挤出一些牙膏。
2. 挤着行进
The dog squeezed through the small hole in the wall.
那条狗挤过了小小的墙洞。
3. 压榨
4. 勉强得到(或通过)
The bill squeezed through both houses.
议案在两院勉强获得通过。
n.[C]
1. 榨; 压榨
He gave the orange another squeeze.
他又把橙子榨了一下。
2. 紧抱, 紧握
He gave my hand a squeeze.
他紧紧握一握我的手。
3. 少量的榨汁[S][(+of)]
She put a squeeze of lemon in her drink.
她在饮料中放了一点柠檬汁。
4. 【口】拥挤; 拥挤的一群[S]
It's a tight squeeze to get five people in that small car.
五个人坐在那个小车子里真是太挤了。
5. 拮据; 困境; 银根紧缩[S1]
My brother is in a tight squeeze.
我兄弟处境困难。
短语词组:
put the squeeze on
1. 对……施加压力
They said they would put the squeeze on him.
他们说他们将对他施加压力。
squeeze
过去式:squeezed
过去分词:squeezed
现在进行时:squeezing
名词复数:squeezes
词形变化:
形容词: squeezable | 名词: squeezer | 动词过去式: squeezed | 动词过去分词: squeezed | 动词现在分词: squeezing | 动词第三人称单数: squeezes |
词义辨析:
同义:
vt.榨, 挤, 压, 拧
press
crush
pinch
cram
同义参见:
compress1
wedge
hug
wring
distill
sweetheart
tighten
constrict
gripe
corner
nip
jam1
condense
squeeze[skwi:z]vt.1.■挤,压;硬挤:to squeeze oneself into the lift挤进电梯He squeezed my handbag carefully but didn't find my little gun.他仔细捏了捏我的手提袋,但没发现我放在里面的小手枪。2.■挤出,压榨出:to squeeze an apple榨苹果汁to squeeze juice from an apple榨出苹果汁3.■把…硬塞进(in, into):to squeeze in an advertisement between a five-minute TV play在一段五分钟的电视剧中间硬塞进一段广告He squeezed six big bags into the boot of my car.他把六个大提包硬塞进了我车子的行李箱。4.■紧抱,拥抱:a mother who squeezes her baby一位紧抱着婴儿的母亲He squeezed her to his breast and calmed her down.他把她紧抱在怀中,使她安静下来。5.■握住,抓住:to squeeze one's hands tightly紧紧握住某人的双手His mother squeezed his arm.他妈妈抓住他的胳臂。6.■敲诈,勒索;索取(好处等):to squeeze one's property敲诈某人的钱财He was squeezed out of 300 dollars.他被敲去300美元。7.■巧取,设法得到:Try to squeeze a plane ticket for tonight.一定要设法搞到一张今晚的机票。to squeeze even more profit by decreasing the costs减少费用以获得更多的利润8.■压缩,使减少:to squeeze rich food to eat减少油腻食物的摄入9.■使负担沉重;使经济拮据:manufacturers squeezed by high tariffs过高的关税令生产商不堪重负10.■扣压(枪的扳机)11.■【印刷】用(印模等)压印、拓印12.■【棒球】13.■使(三垒跑垒员)在轻打战术中得分(常与in连用):He squeezed him in with a perfect bunt.他以一记漂亮的轻打使他得分。14.■用轻打战术得分(常与in连用)15.■【桥牌】紧逼(对方)被迫垫掉一张赢牌vi.1.■压,挤压;被压榨:to squeeze out water挤出水2.■挤过,挤进(常与through, in等连用):to squeeze through a crowd从人群中挤过去She asked if she could squeeze in as the door of the lift was closing.电梯门就要关上时,她问她是否可以挤进去。3.■勉强通过;勉强赢得:to squeeze through a gap勉强挤过一个缺口4.■压榨,敲骨吸髓n.1.■挤压,压榨2.■受挤压3.■抱紧,拥抱4.■挤出(或榨出)的东西;少量5.■[口语]敲诈,勒索,榨取钱财(或好处等)6.■拥挤;拥挤的人群7.■拮据,紧缺;经济困难8.■【经济学】银根紧缩;通货紧缩措施9.■加压装置,控制机构10.■【印刷】压印,拓印11.■【采矿】矿层的变薄;变薄的矿层12.■[英国英语]纺织品13.■[英国英语]颈14.■【证券】杀空头,空头扎平15.■【棒球】轻击抢分战术16.■【桥牌】17.■紧逼打法18.■被紧逼垫去的赢牌19.■[美国俚语]密友,情人put the squeeze on对…施加压力Squeeze one.[美国俚语]来一杯橘汁。squeeze someone until (或 till) the pips squeak[口语]强迫某人从重交纳(税、费等)squeeze the orange见 orangesqueeze the shorts见 short变形vt.squeezedsqueezing
squeezesqueeze[skwi:z]vt.1.■榨, 挤(出)(out, from), 塞, 压进, 挤入 (into), 紧握2.■压榨, 剥削, 勒索, 敲榨(from)3.■使(利润)缩减4.■勉强赢得[赚得]5.■压印(硬币等)6.■(桥牌中)逼(对方)出牌; 以逼法赢得squeeze juice from an orange榨桔子汁a squeezed orange [lemon][喻]被榨干后(抛弃)的人squeeze oneself into a crowded bus挤入拥挤的公共汽车squeeze money out of [from] sb.勒索某人的钱财squeeze the shorts(交易所)杀空头
词性变化squeeze[skwi:z]vi.1.■榨, 挤, 压2.■压榨3.■勉强通过[赢得]squeeze through the crowd挤过人群The measure squeezed through the parliament.议案在议会上勉强通过。squeeze[skwi:z]n.1.■挤压, 压榨[缩, 实, 印]铆夹; [口]压力; 银根紧的时候2.■握[抱]紧, 塞紧, 拥挤3.■[口]榨取, 勒索, 贿赂4.■榨出的少量东西5.■密集的一群人6.■佣金, 回扣7.■(桥牌中)被扔出的牌8.■(碑铭等的)拓印9.■难逃脱的境遇10.■弯曲机, 压实造型机asqueeze of lemon柠檬汁a squeeze of people密集的一群人We can not borrow money during the present credit squeeze.在银根紧的时候, 我们借不出钱来。
继承用法squeeze-outn.1.■挤出, 压出 -zability
词性变化squeeze[skwi:z]n.1.■可榨取2.■可敲诈3.■可挤塞4.■可压[缩]实性 -zableadj.1.■可榨取的2.■可敲诈的3.■可挤塞的 -zablyadv.
verb
[with obj.]
- firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers
(尤指用手指)用力挤压,挤;紧握
Kate squeezed his hand affectionately.
凯特亲切地紧握着他的手。
[no obj.]he squeezed with all his strength.
他用尽全力挤压。
■[with obj. and adverbial]extract (liquid or a soft substance) from something by compressing or twisting it firmly
榨取,榨;挤取
squeeze out as much juice as you can.
尽可能多挤一些汁液出来。
[as adj., with submodifier]freshly squeezed orange juice.
鲜榨橙汁。
■[with obj. and adverbial]obtain (something) from someone with difficulty
榨取,压榨
councils will want to squeeze as much money out of taxpayers as they can.
各地方议会都会想方设法地从纳税人那里榨取尽可能多的钱财。
■(informal)pressurize (someone) in order to obtain something from them
(非正式)向…施加压力(以获取)
she used the opportunity to squeeze him for information.
她利用这个机会逼他吐露消息。
■(especially in a financial or commercial context) have a damaging or restricting effect on
(尤用于金融或商业)破坏;扼制
the economy is being squeezed by foreign debt repayments.
偿还外债给经济带来了坏的影响。
■(squeeze something off)(informal)shoot a round or shot from a gun
(非正式)扣扳机射击;打一整发(子弹)
squeeze off a few well-aimed shots.
打了几枪,弹无虚发。
■(squeeze something off)(informal)take a photograph
(非正式)照相
he squeezed off a half-dozen Polaroids.
他用宝丽来一次成像相机照了六张像片。
■(Bridge)force (an opponent) to discard a guarding or potentially winning card
(桥牌)逼(对方)失去一张赢墩牌;逼牌 - [no obj., with adverbial of direction]manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space
挤进;挤过
Sarah squeezed in beside her.
莎拉从她身旁挤进去。
he found a hole in the hedge and squeezed his way through.
他在树篱上发现一个洞,就钻了过去。
■[with obj. and adverbial of direction]manage to force into or through such a space
使挤进,把…硬塞入
she squeezed herself into her tightest pair of jeans.
她把自己硬套进最紧的一条牛仔裤里。
■[no obj.](squeeze up)move closer to someone or something so that one is pressed tightly against them or it
挤紧;靠拢
he guided her towards a seat, motioning for everyone to squeeze up and make room.
他把她领向一个座位,示意大伙儿挤一挤,给她腾出点儿地方来。
■[with obj.](squeeze someone/thing in)manage to find time for someone or something
为…挤出时间
she may be able to squeeze you in, if you play your cards right.
如果你办事高明的话,她也许能为你挤出点时间来。
■[with obj.](squeeze someone/thing out)force someone or something out of a domain or activity
榨出;挤出;把…排挤出
workers have been squeezed out of their jobs.
工人被迫下岗。
- an act of pressing something with one's fingers
(用手指)挤;压;紧握
a gentle squeeze of the trigger.
轻轻地扣动扳机。
■a hug
拥抱
■a state of forcing oneself or being forced into a small or restricted space
拥挤
it was a tight squeeze in the tiny hall.
这个小会堂里非常拥挤。
■(dated)a crowded social gathering
(旧)拥挤的社交集会
■a small amount of liquid extracted from something by pressing it firmly with one's fingers
用手指挤出的少量液体
a squeeze of lemon juice.
用手指挤出的一点柠檬汁。
■a strong financial demand or pressure, typically a restriction on borrowing, spending, or investment in a financial crisis
拮据;经济困难;通货紧缩,银根紧缩
industry faced higher costs and a squeeze on profits.
工业面临着成本攀升、利润缩减的局面。
■a moulding or cast of an object, or an impression or copy of a design, obtained by pressing a pliable substance round or over it
压模,拓印
■[mass noun](informal)money illegally extorted or exacted from someone
(非正式)勒索(或敲诈)的钱
he was out to extract some squeeze from her.
他一心想从她那里敲诈些钱。
■(Bridge)a tactic that forces an opponent to discard an important card
(桥牌)紧逼打法(逼对手扔掉一张重要的牌)
■(亦作 squeeze play)(Baseball)an act of hitting a ball short to the infield to enable a runner on third base to start for home as soon as the ball is pitched
(棒球)抢分战术 - (N. Amer. informal)a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
(北美,非正式)女朋友;男朋友
the poor guy just lost his main squeeze.
这个可怜的家伙刚刚失恋了。
put the squeeze on
- (informal)coerce or pressurize (someone)
(非正式)对…施加压力
- close one's eyes tightly
紧闭双目
squeezable
adjective
squeezer
noun
语源
- mid 16th cent.: from earlier squise, from obsolete queise, of unknown origin
squeeze
名词 squeeze:
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
同义词:squeezing
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
同义词:credit crunch, liquidity crisis
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
a twisting squeeze
同义词:wring
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
同义词:power play, squeeze play
a tight or amorous embrace
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
动词 squeeze:
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
同义词:squash, crush, squelch, mash
press firmly
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"
同义词:coerce, hale, pressure, force
obtain by coercion or intimidation
同义词:extort, rack, gouge, wring
press or force
squeeze tightly between the fingers
同义词:pinch, twinge, tweet, nip, twitch
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
squeeze or press together
squeeze
■Some capitalists squeeze profits from existing machinery.
一些资本家拚命利用现有设备增加利润。
■Try to squeeze a plane ticket for tonight.
一定要设法搞到一张今晚的机票。
■Don't squeeze his hand; it makes him yell out in pain.
不要挤他的手,他会疼得高声喊叫。
■Don't squeeze the toothpaste.
不要挤那支牙膏。
■Do not squeeze or pick at the pimples.
不要紧压也不要采摘在丘疹。
■Don' t squeeze the kitten, you will hurt it.
不要紧捏那小猫,你会伤害它的。
■Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood Squeeze Me In.
为我挤点时间。
■A:Joe, can you squeeze me in sometime today?
乔,你今天能给我挤出点时间吗?
■Joe,can you squeeze me in sometime today?
乔,你今天能给我挤出点时间吗?
■It is a tight squeeze to get five people in that small car.
五个人坐在那个小车子里真是太挤了。
■An affectionate pat or squeeze under the chin.
亲昵的拍抚充满柔情地拍或抚弄下巴
■People do all they can to squeeze more life out of their time.
人们想尽办法要在有限的时间内挤出更多的时间来。
■He gave her an affectionate squeeze.
他亲热地拥抱她。
■They don't have too much money; they just squeeze by.
他们没太多的钱,只是能刚刚维持生活。
■They had racked their brains to squeeze us out of the line.
他们绞尽脑汁地想把我们从这个行业挤出去。
■They said they would put the squeeze on him.
他们说他们将对他施加压力。
■He will squeeze the orange for his little baby.
他会为他的小娃娃榨桔子汁的。
■He was up an hour after midnight to squeeze poor neighbors.
他半夜一点起来勒索可怜的邻居们。
■He gave the orange another squeeze.
他又把柳橙榨了一下。
■He had to go on all fours to squeeze through the opening.
他只得用手脚爬才能从洞口钻过去。
■He managed to squeeze through the crowd at last.
他总算费力地挤过人群。
■He can't squeeze the wet coat dry.
他拧不干湿上衣。
■His girlfriend gave him a hug and a squeeze.
他的女友热烈地拥抱了他并紧握着他的手。
■He gave his mother a comforting squeeze as he left.
他离开时给了母亲一个安慰的拥抱。
■He was up an hour after midnight to squeeze poor neighbours.
他要在深更半夜去勒索可怜的老百姓。
■He tried to squeeze himself onto the crowded bus.
他设法挤上了那辆拥挤的公共汽车。
■"We are two years into a squeeze that has 15 years to go.
他说:"我们陷入困境之中已有两年,这一状况还要持续十五年。
■He gave my hand a little squeeze.
他轻轻捏了捏我的手。
■You can also add milk to it or squeeze lemon into it.
你也可以加牛奶或柠檬进去。
■Can you squeeze me some time today?
你今天能给我挤点儿时间吗?
■You think you can squeeze me out? Take away my power.
你以为你可以让我下台(出局)?夺走我的权力?
■You can squeeze through sideways.
你侧着身就能挤过去。
■You have to squeeze time for sports. It's good for your health.
你应该抽出时间参加体育运动。那对你的健康有好处。
■How can you squeeze so many things into a day?
你怎能把这么多事情挤到同一天做呢?
■How can you squeeze out more time to do what you want?
你是如何挤出更多时间来做你想做的事情?
■How did you squeeze the original edition out?
你是怎么搞到原版的?
■If you move forward a little, I can squeeze past.
你朝前挪一挪,我就可以挤过去了。
■I'll try to squeeze you at 2:30 p.m.
你来如何?我会在下午2点半挤出时间的。
■Do you think you can squeeze in your lunch break between the two meetings?
你看你能在两个会议之间挤出吃午饭的时间来吗?
■You know what? That the juice is worth the squeeze.
你知道吗?不要紧因为在你心底你知道。这事值得去做。
■Could you please move a little? The old lady can hardly squeez by.
你能不能让一下?这位老太太过不来。
■Can't you squeeze more juice out of that lemon?
你能否从那个柠檬中挤出更多的汁来?
■Can you squeeze into that parking space?
你能挤进那个停车位吗?
■If you come this afternoon the doctor will try to squeeze you in.
你要是今天下午来,大夫可以挤时间给你看看。
■Can you squeeze any more money from parents?
你还能设法从你父母那里要些钱吗?
■Squeeze orange and lemon juices.
先将橙及柠檬榨汁备用。
■It was a tight squeeze in the crowded bus.
公共汽车上载客太多,挤得很。
■The bus was full, but they were able to squeeze in.
公共汽车已经满了,可他们设法挤进去了。
■The boss of the company produces tight squeeze to his employers.
公司老板残酷压榨职员们。
■Six people? No problem. We can squeeze in.
六个人?没问题。我们可以挤进去。
put the squeeze on
1. 对……施加压力
They said they would put the squeeze on him.
他们说他们将对他施加压力。
习惯用语a tightsqueeze1.■非常的拥挤2.■穷困, 困难3.■(=a close [narrow] squeeze)[口]九死一生, 间不容发的幸免at [upon] a squeeze1.■在危急中be in a tight squeeze1.■陷入困境give sb. a squeeze (of the hand)1.■紧握某人的手main squeeze1.■头头; 要人2.■首恶; 元凶put the squeeze on sb.1.■对某人施加压力squeeze from [out of]1.■从...榨出; 从...挤出2.■向...敲诈[勒索]squeeze in1.■挤进去squeeze into1.■使挤进squeeze off1.■(扣扳机)射击Squeeze one!1.■[美俚]来一瓶桔子汁!squeeze out1.■榨出; 挤出; 压出2.■榨取; 敲诈, 勒索squeeze through1.■挤过2.■[口]勉强通过; 勉强成功squeeze up1.■(使)挤紧, (使)挤拢特殊用法bottom squeeze1.■底板隆起, 底鼓cash squeeze1.■现金周转困难contour squeeze1.■成形压头credit squeeze1.■限制贷款, 信用紧缩financial squeeze1.■财政困难floor squeeze1.■【采矿】底板隆起food squeeze1.■食品缺乏liquidity squeeze1.■流动性逃避price squeeze1.■压价profit squeeze1.■利润压缩short squeeze (=squeeze the shorts)1.■杀空头trigger squeeze1.■【军】压板机