按压 (àn yā) — to press down (physically); to apply pressure; to suppress; to shelve (matters) improperly

Définition

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

Exemples

  • 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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