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

squeeze v., squeezed, squeez•ing, n.
v.

to press together with force;
compress:[~ + object]The crowd almost squeezed me flat!
to apply pressure to (something) in order to force out juice, sap, or the like:[~ + object]He squeezed the toothpaste tube to get the last bit out; to squeeze juice out of an orange.
to fit into a small or crowded space or time span: [~ + object]I squeezed the car carefully into the tiny parking space.[no object]I squeezed into the crowded bus.
to press (another's hand or arm) within one's hand as a friendly or sympathetic gesture:[~ + object]She squeezed his arm and he smiled back at her.
to obtain or get (something) from (someone) by some pressure, force, etc., as by threatening harm;
extort:[~ + object]They squeezed the truth out of him.
to cause financial hardship to:[~ + object]Car manufacturers are being squeezed by high tariffs.
to merge or come together:[no object]The road squeezes to the left up ahead.

n. [countable]

an act or instance of squeezing:a tight squeeze on the elevator.
the fact or state of being squeezed or crowded.
a handclasp:She gave my hand a squeeze.
[usually singular] a troubled financial condition, esp. caused by a shortage, as of credit or funds.
intimidation to extort money or advantages:[usually singular* usually: the + ~]The racketeers were putting the squeeze on small businesses.
Slang Termsa sweetheart:She's my main squeeze (= She's my most important girlfriend).

squeez•a•ble, adj.

squeeze v., squeezed, squeez•ing, n.

v.t.

to press forcibly together;
compress.
to apply pressure to in order to extract juice, sap, or the like:to squeeze an orange.
to force out, extract, or procure by pressure:to squeeze juice from an orange.
to thrust forcibly;
force by pressure;
cram:to squeeze three suits into a small suitcase.
to fit into a small or crowded space or timespan:The doctor will try to squeeze you in between appointments.
to enclose (another person's hand, arm, etc.) in one's hand and apply pressure as a token of affection, friendship, sympathy, or the like:His father squeezed his hand and wished him luck.
to give (someone) a hug.
to threaten, intimidate, harass, or oppress (a person) in order to obtain a favor, money, or an advantageous attitude or action.
to cause financial hardship to:manufacturers squeezed by high tariffs.
to obtain a facsimile impression of.
to cause to merge, as two or more lines of traffic into fewer lanes.
Sport[Baseball.]
- to enable (a runner on third base) to score on a squeeze play (often fol. by in):He squeezed him in with a perfect bunt.
- to score (a run) in this way (often fol. by in):The Dodgers squeezed in a run in the eighth inning.
Games[Bridge.]to force (an opponent) to play a potentially winning card on a trick he or she cannot win.

v.i.

to exert a compressing force.
to force a way through some narrow or crowded place (usually fol. by through, in, out, etc.).
to merge or come together.

the act or fact of squeezing or the fact of being squeezed.
a clasping of one's hand around another's hand, arm, etc., as a token of affection, friendship, sympathy, or the like.
a hug or close embrace.
a troubled financial condition, esp. caused by a shortage or restriction, as of credit or funds.
a small quantity or amount of anything obtained by squeezing.
squeak (def. 3).
Slang Termsa sweetheart:his main squeeze.
a facsimile impression of an inscription or the like, obtained by pressing some plastic substance over or around it.
SportSee squeeze play.
Games[Bridge.]a play or circumstance whereby an opponent is forced to waste or discard a potentially winning card.
an act of threatening, intimidating, harassing, or oppressing a person or persons to obtain a favor, money, or an advantageous attitude or action:gangsters putting the squeeze on small businesses.
money or a favor obtained in such a way.

perh. variant of obsolete squize (Old English cwȳsan) to squeeze, with initial s by false division of words in sandhi 1590–1600

squeez′er, n.
squeez′ing•ly, adv.

4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged crowd, pack, jam, stuff.

squeeze /skwiːz/ vb (mainly tr)

to grip or press firmly, esp so as to crush or distort; compress
to crush or press (something) so as to extract (a liquid): to squeeze the juice from an orange, to squeeze an orange
to apply gentle pressure to, as in affection or reassurance: he squeezed her hand
to push or force in a confined space: to squeeze six lettuces into one box, to squeeze through a crowd
to hug closely
to oppress with exacting demands, such as excessive taxes
to exert pressure on (someone) in order to extort (something): to squeeze money out of a victim by blackmail
to lead a card that forces (opponents) to discard potentially winning cards

the act or an instance of squeezing or of being squeezed
a hug or handclasp
a crush of people in a confined space
chiefly Brit a condition of restricted credit imposed by a government to counteract price inflation
an amount extracted by squeezing: add a squeeze of lemon juice
any action taken by a trader or traders on a market that forces buyers to make purchases and prices to rise
informal pressure brought to bear in order to extort something (esp in the phrase put the squeeze on)
Also called: squeeze play a manoeuvre that forces opponents to discard potentially winning cards

Etymology: 16th Century: from Middle English queysen to press, from Old English cwӯsan

ˈsqueezable adj ˈsqueezer n

单词	squeezing
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 squeeze /skwiz/USA pronunciation v., squeezed, squeez•ing, n. v. to press together with force; compress:[~ + object]The crowd almost squeezed me flat! to apply pressure to (something) in order to force out juice, sap, or the like:[~ + object]He squeezed the toothpaste tube to get the last bit out; to squeeze juice out of an orange. to fit into a small or crowded space or time span: [~ + object]I squeezed the car carefully into the tiny parking space.[no object]I squeezed into the crowded bus. to press (another's hand or arm) within one's hand as a friendly or sympathetic gesture:[~ + object]She squeezed his arm and he smiled back at her. to obtain or get (something) from (someone) by some pressure, force, etc., as by threatening harm; extort:[~ + object]They squeezed the truth out of him. to cause financial hardship to:[~ + object]Car manufacturers are being squeezed by high tariffs. to merge or come together:[no object]The road squeezes to the left up ahead. n. [countable] an act or instance of squeezing:a tight squeeze on the elevator. the fact or state of being squeezed or crowded. a handclasp:She gave my hand a squeeze. [usually singular] a troubled financial condition, esp. caused by a shortage, as of credit or funds. intimidation to extort money or advantages:[usually singular* usually: the + ~]The racketeers were putting the squeeze on small businesses. Slang Termsa sweetheart:She's my main squeeze (= She's my most important girlfriend). squeez•a•ble, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 squeeze (skwēz),USA pronunciation v., squeezed, squeez•ing, n. v.t. to press forcibly together; compress. to apply pressure to in order to extract juice, sap, or the like:to squeeze an orange. to force out, extract, or procure by pressure:to squeeze juice from an orange. to thrust forcibly; force by pressure; cram:to squeeze three suits into a small suitcase. to fit into a small or crowded space or timespan:The doctor will try to squeeze you in between appointments. to enclose (another person's hand, arm, etc.) in one's hand and apply pressure as a token of affection, friendship, sympathy, or the like:His father squeezed his hand and wished him luck. to give (someone) a hug. to threaten, intimidate, harass, or oppress (a person) in order to obtain a favor, money, or an advantageous attitude or action. to cause financial hardship to:manufacturers squeezed by high tariffs. to obtain a facsimile impression of. to cause to merge, as two or more lines of traffic into fewer lanes. Sport[Baseball.] to enable (a runner on third base) to score on a squeeze play (often fol. by in):He squeezed him in with a perfect bunt. to score (a run) in this way (often fol. by in):The Dodgers squeezed in a run in the eighth inning. Games[Bridge.]to force (an opponent) to play a potentially winning card on a trick he or she cannot win. v.i. to exert a compressing force. to force a way through some narrow or crowded place (usually fol. by through, in, out, etc.). to merge or come together. n. the act or fact of squeezing or the fact of being squeezed. a clasping of one's hand around another's hand, arm, etc., as a token of affection, friendship, sympathy, or the like. a hug or close embrace. a troubled financial condition, esp. caused by a shortage or restriction, as of credit or funds. a small quantity or amount of anything obtained by squeezing. squeak (def. 3). Slang Termsa sweetheart:his main squeeze. a facsimile impression of an inscription or the like, obtained by pressing some plastic substance over or around it. SportSee squeeze play. Games[Bridge.]a play or circumstance whereby an opponent is forced to waste or discard a potentially winning card. an act of threatening, intimidating, harassing, or oppressing a person or persons to obtain a favor, money, or an advantageous attitude or action:gangsters putting the squeeze on small businesses. money or a favor obtained in such a way. perh. variant of obsolete squize (Old English cwȳsan) to squeeze, with initial s by false division of words in sandhi 1590–1600 squeez′er, n. squeez′ing•ly, adv. 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged crowd, pack, jam, stuff. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: squeeze /skwiːz/ vb (mainly tr) to grip or press firmly, esp so as to crush or distort; compress to crush or press (something) so as to extract (a liquid): to squeeze the juice from an orange, to squeeze an orange to apply gentle pressure to, as in affection or reassurance: he squeezed her hand to push or force in a confined space: to squeeze six lettuces into one box, to squeeze through a crowd to hug closely to oppress with exacting demands, such as excessive taxes to exert pressure on (someone) in order to extort (something): to squeeze money out of a victim by blackmail to lead a card that forces (opponents) to discard potentially winning cards n the act or an instance of squeezing or of being squeezed a hug or handclasp a crush of people in a confined space chiefly Brit a condition of restricted credit imposed by a government to counteract price inflation an amount extracted by squeezing: add a squeeze of lemon juice any action taken by a trader or traders on a market that forces buyers to make purchases and prices to rise informal pressure brought to bear in order to extort something (esp in the phrase put the squeeze on) Also called: squeeze play a manoeuvre that forces opponents to discard potentially winning cards Etymology: 16th Century: from Middle English queysen to press, from Old English cwӯsan ˈsqueezable adj ˈsqueezer n
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