[with obj.]firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers
(尤指用手指)用力挤压,挤;紧握
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Kate squeezed his hand affectionately 凯特亲切地紧握着他的手
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he squeezed with all his strength .他用尽全力挤压。
[with obj. and adverbial]extract (liquid or a soft substance) from something by compressing or twisting it firmly
榨取,榨;挤取
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squeeze out as much juice as you can 尽可能多挤一些汁出来
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[as adj., with submodifier](
squeezed )freshly squeezed orange juice .鲜榨橙汁。
[with obj. and adverbial]obtain (something) from someone with difficulty
(费力地)索取,榨出
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councils will want to squeeze asmuch money out of taxpayers as they can .市政会都会想方设法从纳税人那里榨取尽可能多的钱。
〈非正式〉 向…施加压力(以获取)
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she used the opportunity to squeeze him for information .她利用这个机会逼他吐露消息。
(especially in a financial or commercial context)have a damaging or restricting effect on
(尤用于金融或商业)破坏;扼制
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the economy is being squeezed by foreign debt repayments .偿还外债给经济带来了坏的影响。
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〈非正式〉 扣扳机射击;打一整发(子弹)
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squeeze off a few well-aimed shots .打了几枪,弹无虚发。
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〈非正式〉 拍照
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he squeezed off a half-dozen Polaroids .他用宝丽来一次成像相机照了六张相片。
【桥牌】 逼(对方)放弃一张赢墩牌;逼牌。
[no obj., with adverbial of direction]manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space
挤进;挤过
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Sarah squeezed in beside her 莎拉从她身旁挤进去
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he found a hole in the hedge and squeezed his way through .他在树篱上发现一个洞,就钻了过去。
[with obj. and adverbial of direction]manage to force into or through such a space
使挤进,把…硬塞入
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she squeezed herself into her tightest pair of jeans .她把自己硬套进最紧的一条牛仔裤里。
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挤紧;靠拢
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he guided her towards a seat, motioning for everyone to squeeze up and make room .他把她领向一个座位,示意大伙儿挤一挤,给她腾出点儿地方来。
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为…挤出时间
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she may be able to squeeze you in, if you play your cards right .如果你点子高明的话,她也许能为你挤出点时间来。
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榨出;挤出;把…排挤出
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workers have been squeezed out of their jobs .工人被迫下岗。
an act of pressing something with one's fingers
(用手指)挤;压;紧握
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a gentle squeeze of the trigger .轻轻地扣动扳机。
a hug
拥抱。
a state of forcing oneself or being forced into a small or restricted space
拥挤
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it was a tight squeeze in the tiny hall .这个小会堂里非常拥挤。
〈旧〉 拥挤的社交集会。
a small amount of liquid extracted from something by pressing it firmly with one's fingers
用手指挤出的少量液体
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a squeeze of lemon juice .用手指挤出的一点柠檬汁。
a strong financial demand or pressure, typically a restriction on borrowing, spending, or investment in a financial crisis
拮据;经济困难;通货紧缩,银根紧缩
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industry faced higher costs and a squeeze on profits .工业面临着成本攀升、利润缩减的局面。
a moulding or cast of an object, or an impression or copy of a design, obtained by pressing a pliable substance round or over it
压模,拓印。
[mass noun]
〈非正式〉 勒索(或敲诈)的钱
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he was out to extract some squeeze from her .他蓄意想从她那里敲诈些钱。
【桥牌】 紧逼打法(逼对手扔掉一张重要的牌)。
(亦作
【棒球】 抢分战术。
〈北 美,非正式〉 女朋友;男朋友
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the poor guy just lost his main squeeze .这个可怜的家伙刚刚失恋了。
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put the squeeze on informal coerce or pressurize (someone)〈非正式〉 对…施加压力 -
squeeze one's eyes shut close one's eyes tightly 紧闭双目
"mid 16th cent.: from earlier