施压 (shī yā) — to pressure; to exert pressure on
Definition
施压 means 'to exert pressure' on a person or organization, often to force a decision. Pairs with 施加 for abstract force (influence, pressure); 压 alone is a more physical 'press down'.
verb
to pressureto exert pressure on
Examples
- 施压。Tā men bú duàn xiàng zhèng fǔ shī yā.They keep pressuring the government.
- 施压，。Bú yào shī yā tā, ràng tā zì jǐ jué dìng.Don't pressure him; let him decide on his own.
- 施压，。Zài měi fāng de lián xù shī yā xià, gāi gōng sī zuì zhōng qū fú le.Under continuous pressure from the US side, the company finally gave in.
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