pressure

US /ˈpreʃ.ɚ/
UK /ˈpreʃ.ɚ/
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1.

壓力, 壓強

the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it

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The deep sea diver experienced immense pressure.
深海潛水員承受了巨大的壓力。
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Apply firm pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
對傷口施加牢固的壓力以止血。
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2.

壓力, 施壓, 影響力

the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something

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He felt under a lot of pressure to succeed.
他感到成功的壓力很大。
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The government is facing increasing pressure to address climate change.
政府面臨越來越大的應對氣候變化的壓力。
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stressstrainburdendemandsduress
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施壓, 逼迫

to try to persuade or coerce (someone) into doing something

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Don't let them pressure you into making a quick decision.
不要讓他們逼迫你做出倉促的決定。
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The company was pressured to recall the faulty products.
該公司受到壓力，要求召回有缺陷的產品。
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coercecompelforceurgepersuade
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