pressure

中文意思

n. the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
n. a force that compels
n. the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
n. an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

n. 压力
She is under a lot of pressure at work because of the upcoming project deadline.
由于即将到来的项目截止日期，她的工作压力非常大。
n. 压强
The water pressure in the pipes drops significantly during the evening.
晚上管道里的水压会明显下降。
n. 压迫
The nurse applied firm pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
护士按压住伤口以止血。
v. 施加压力
Environmental groups are trying to pressure the government into reducing carbon emissions.
环保组织正试图向政府施加压力，以减少碳排放。
v. 迫使
His friends tried to pressure him into buying an expensive computer he couldn't afford.
他的朋友们试图迫使他去买一台他买不起的昂贵电脑。