挤压 (jǐ yā) — to squeeze; to press (physically); to extrude (in industrial processes); (figurative) to be under pressure or stress
Definition
挤压 emphasizes force applied from both sides or all around, often in industrial/figurative contexts. It's more forceful than 压 (pressing down) and more physical/mechanical than 压缩 (compressing volume).
verb
to squeezeto press (physically)to extrude (in industrial processes)(figurative) to be under pressure or stress
Examples
- 挤压，。Yòng shǒu jǐ yā zhè ge hǎi mián, shuǐ jiù huì liú chū lái.Squeeze this sponge with your hand, and water will come out.
- 挤压。Gōng chǎng lì yòng dà xíng jī qì jǐ yā sù liào guǎn cái.The factory uses large machines to extrude plastic pipes.
- 挤压。Zhōng xiǎo qǐ yè jīng cháng miàn lín zī jīn jǐ yā.Small and medium-sized enterprises often face financial pressure.
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