pressure
英['pre??]
美['pr???]
- n. 壓力；壓迫，[物] 壓強
- vt. 迫使；密封；使……增壓
英英釋意
- 1. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit);
- "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"
- 2. a force that compels;
- "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
- 3. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure;
- "he gave the button a press"
- "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"
- "at the pressing of a button"
- 4. the state of urgently demanding notice or attention;
- "the press of business matters"
- 5. the somatic sensation of pressure;
- "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"
- 6. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress