英语词汇“compresses”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Verb compress the air in a closed chamber Her lips compressed into a frown. a material that compresses easily This type of file compresses easily.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Surplus power is used to compress air and store it under pressure in subterranean caverns.

Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 Phillips is wearing a faja, a waist-trainer-like garment worn to compress the midsection and lift the buttocks.

New York Times, 11 May 2022 The amount of weight on the bed determines how much the mattress will compress and cradle your body.

Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2022 The date provided Thursday reflects the progress crews have made in recent months, most notably the final post-tensioning of nearly 50 miles of new cable, which compress the span of the bridge to strengthen the concrete, The Seattle Times reports.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 Either persistently high inflation or a return to 2%-plus real rates would compress multiples, making stocks' dive much faster and steeper.

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 May 2022 For this last step, Midleton will begin using mechanical vapor recompression technology to capture, compress and reuse waste heat.

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2022 The act of squeezing through a woman’s birth canal can compress a stillborn baby’s chest cavity and lungs, and once the baby is out of the canal, the lungs expand and can take in air, Davis said.

Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 12 June 2022 Sonia Yanes focused on adaptive design, paying attention to details that were both functional and fashionable, like buttonhole pleats that compress and release.

Vogue, 23 May 2022

Noun

People experiencing heat exhaustion should seek air-conditioning, take a cool shower or use a cold compress, or drink water if the person is fully conscious, NWS recommends.

The Indianapolis Star, 20 July 2022 So one way to combat the pain is to relieve that tension by applying a hot or cold compress to your head, neck, or shoulders.

Carly Vandergriendt, SELF, 19 May 2022 Apply a cold compress for 10 minutes to reduce the swelling and itching.

Cierra Britten, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022 The welcoming staff greets me with a cold compress and tea elixir, both seeped in star anise, as a sensory pick-me-up after the hour-long drive from Cancun airport.

Cori Murray, Essence, 11 May 2022 Other ways to treat morning headaches caused by tension include a warm or cold compress to ease the pain, a warm shower to relax tense muscles, or a massage to loosen trigger points.

Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 19 Apr. 2022 Apply a cold compress or ice pack to your head or neck.

Abigail Libers, SELF, 2 Mar. 2022 The man’s son, his primary caregiver, puts drops in his mouth, then dips a cold compress in water, placing it on his forehead.

Ken Budd, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Dec. 2021 Applying a cool compress can help numb the pain in your head, Dr. Csere says.

Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 17 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Late Latin compressare to press hard, frequentative of Latin comprimere to compress, from com- + premere to press — more at press

Noun

Middle French compresse, from compresser to compress, from Late Latin compressare

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	compresses
释义	compress 1 of 2 verb com·press kəm-ˈpres compressed; compressing; compresses transitive verb 1 : to press or squeeze together 2 : to reduce in size, quantity, or volume as if by squeezing compress a computer file intransitive verb : to undergo compression compress 2 of 2 noun com·press ˈkäm-ˌpres 1 : a folded cloth or pad applied so as to press upon a body part 2 : a machine for compressing Synonyms Verb capsule capsulize collapse compact condense constrict constringe contract narrow (down) squeeze telescope See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb compress the air in a closed chamber Her lips compressed into a frown. a material that compresses easily This type of file compresses easily. Recent Examples on the Web Verb Surplus power is used to compress air and store it under pressure in subterranean caverns. Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 Phillips is wearing a faja, a waist-trainer-like garment worn to compress the midsection and lift the buttocks. New York Times, 11 May 2022 The amount of weight on the bed determines how much the mattress will compress and cradle your body. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2022 The date provided Thursday reflects the progress crews have made in recent months, most notably the final post-tensioning of nearly 50 miles of new cable, which compress the span of the bridge to strengthen the concrete, The Seattle Times reports. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 Either persistently high inflation or a return to 2%-plus real rates would compress multiples, making stocks' dive much faster and steeper. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 May 2022 For this last step, Midleton will begin using mechanical vapor recompression technology to capture, compress and reuse waste heat. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 June 2022 The act of squeezing through a woman’s birth canal can compress a stillborn baby’s chest cavity and lungs, and once the baby is out of the canal, the lungs expand and can take in air, Davis said. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 12 June 2022 Sonia Yanes focused on adaptive design, paying attention to details that were both functional and fashionable, like buttonhole pleats that compress and release. Vogue, 23 May 2022 Noun People experiencing heat exhaustion should seek air-conditioning, take a cool shower or use a cold compress, or drink water if the person is fully conscious, NWS recommends. The Indianapolis Star, 20 July 2022 So one way to combat the pain is to relieve that tension by applying a hot or cold compress to your head, neck, or shoulders. Carly Vandergriendt, SELF, 19 May 2022 Apply a cold compress for 10 minutes to reduce the swelling and itching. Cierra Britten, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022 The welcoming staff greets me with a cold compress and tea elixir, both seeped in star anise, as a sensory pick-me-up after the hour-long drive from Cancun airport. Cori Murray, Essence, 11 May 2022 Other ways to treat morning headaches caused by tension include a warm or cold compress to ease the pain, a warm shower to relax tense muscles, or a massage to loosen trigger points. Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 19 Apr. 2022 Apply a cold compress or ice pack to your head or neck. Abigail Libers, SELF, 2 Mar. 2022 The man’s son, his primary caregiver, puts drops in his mouth, then dips a cold compress in water, placing it on his forehead. Ken Budd, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Dec. 2021 Applying a cool compress can help numb the pain in your head, Dr. Csere says. Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 17 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Late Latin compressare to press hard, frequentative of Latin comprimere to compress, from com- + premere to press — more at press Noun Middle French compresse, from compresser to compress, from Late Latin compressare First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition compress 1 of 2 verb com·press kəm-ˈpres compressed; compressing 1 : to press or squeeze together compressing his lips 2 : to reduce in size, quantity, or volume by or as if by pressure The pump is for compressing air. compress 2 of 2 noun com·press ˈkäm-ˌpres : a pad (as of folded cloth) applied firmly to a part of the body (as to stop bleeding) Medical Definition compress 1 of 2 transitive verb com·press kəm-ˈpres 1 : to press or squeeze together a ligament in the wrist was compressing a nerve 2 : to reduce in size or volume as if by squeezing compress air compress 2 of 2 noun com·press ˈkäm-ˌpres 1 : a covering consisting usually of a folded cloth that is applied and held firmly by the aid of a bandage over a wound dressing to prevent oozing 2 : a folded wet or dry cloth applied firmly to a part (as to allay inflammation) compresses verb present tense third-person singular of compress 1 as in condenses to reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance condenses squeezes consolidates constricts packs crams capsules collapses simplifies compacts shortens capsulizes telescopes contracts constringes narrows (down) abbreviates shrinks curtails abridges decreases downsizes streamlines concentrates boils down jams diminishes crowds jam-packs lessens Antonyms & Near Antonyms decompresses expands opens dilates disperses dissipates scatters inflates distends swells outstretches outspreads See More 2 as in shrinks to become smaller in size or volume through the drawing together of particles of matter the substance can compress under pressure Synonyms & Similar Words shrinks condenses constricts decreases collapses flattens contracts diminishes withdraws shrivels recedes retreats lessens withers wilts deflates dries up dwindles abates Antonyms & Near Antonyms expands swells increases grows accumulates inflates balloons snowballs puffs (up) balloons See More
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