pressure

US /ˈpreʃ.ɚ/
UK /ˈpreʃ.ɚ/
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1.

压力, 压强

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.
深海潜水员承受了巨大的压力。
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Apply firm pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
对伤口施加牢固的压力以止血。
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2.

压力, 施压, 影响力

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.
他感到成功的压力很大。
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The government is facing increasing pressure to address climate change.
政府面临越来越大的应对气候变化的压力。
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stressstrainburdendemandsduress
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施压, 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.
不要让他们逼迫你做出仓促的决定。
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The company was pressured to recall the faulty products.
该公司受到压力，要求召回有缺陷的产品。
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