| 释义 |
pressure point
―ˈpressure ˌpoint
Ⅰ noun [C] (BODY) ► F0 a place on the body where an artery (= tube carrying blood from the heart) is close to the surface of the skin, where it can be pressed to partly stop the flow of bloodThesaurus+: ↑The circulatory system and blood
Ⅱ noun [C] (SITUATION) ► F0 a place or situation that is likely to cause trouble: » Hospitals are a pressure point for the entire health system.Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters |