按压 (àn yā) — to press down (physically); to apply pressure; to suppress; to shelve (matters) improperly
Definition
A verb for pressing down physically OR shelving/suppressing matters without proper justification. The figurative 'shelve' sense implies unjustified delay, distinct from 推迟 (neutral postpone).
verb
to press down (physically)to apply pressureto suppressto shelve (matters) improperly
Examples
- 按压。Yī shēng yòng mián qiān qīng qīng àn yā shāng kǒu.The doctor gently pressed the wound with a cotton swab.
- 按压。Zhè ge xiàng mù bèi shàng jí wú gù àn yā le liǎng zhōu.This project was shelved without reason by the superiors for two weeks.
- 按压。Tā nǔ lì àn yā xīn zhōng de nù huǒ.She tried hard to suppress the anger in her heart.
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