| 单词 | compress |
| 释义 | compresscompressescompressedcompressingcompresscompress /kəmˈpres/ verb [intransitive and transitive] formal to press something or make something smaller so that it takes up less space or takes less time—compressioncompressionscompression /-ˈpreʃən/ noun [uncountable]THESAURUS: compresspress to push something firmly: I pressed the switch and a light came on.presscomeTo move forward, press the accelerator.squeeze to press something inwards from both sides: If you squeeze the ball, it makes a funny noise.makeHe squeezed her arm.squeezecrush to press something hard so that it breaks into very small pieces, or is very badly damaged: Crush two cloves of garlic.cloveThe front of the car was crushed.becrushsquash to press something against a surface accidentally and damage it by making it flat: He sat on my hat and squashed it.sitsquashBe careful not to squash the strawberries.strawberrycompress formal to press something or make it smaller so that it takes up less space: He tried to compress the clothes so that they would fit into his suitcase.tryclothewill |
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