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to press
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누르다, 압박하다
to push a thing tightly against something else
Transitive: to press sth somewhere
Example
He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.
The athlete pressed her body against the wall, preparing for the starting signal.
02
압착하다, 즙을 짜다
to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them
Transitive: to press fruits or vegetables
Example
She pressed the oranges to extract fresh juice for breakfast.
The chef pressed the lemons to obtain the tangy juice for the recipe.
03
다림질하다, 눌러 펴다
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Transitive: to press a fabric
Example
She pressed her dress to remove the wrinkles before attending the event.
The tailor pressed the seams of the suit jacket to give it a crisp and polished look.
04
밀다, 누르다
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
Transitive: to press a weight to a direction
Example
He pressed the barbell overhead, focusing on his shoulder muscles.
The athlete pressed the kettlebell above his head in a controlled motion.
05
누르다, 압력하다
to apply force to something, typically with a hand or finger, in order to operate or activate a mechanical or electronic device
Example
Press the button to start the machine.
He pressed the switch to turn off the lights.
06
압박하다, 재촉하다
to try very hard to persuade someone to do something
Ditransitive: to press sb to do sth
Transitive: to press sb for sth
Example
He pressed his boss for a promotion, citing his accomplishments and dedication to the company.
The reporters pressed the politician for answers regarding the controversial decision.
07
누르다, 압박하다
to force or push something or someone in a certain direction
Transitive: to press sb/sth to a direction
Example
He pressed the lever down to activate the machine and start the process.
The strong current pressed the boat against the rocks, making it difficult to maneuver.
08
압축하다, 누르다
to flatten and preserve something by subjecting it to pressure from two sides
Transitive: to press sth
Example
The children pressed flowers between the pages of a heavy book.
Archivists and historians may press important documents to prevent further damage and ensuring their readability.
09
압축하다, 눌리다
to apply pressure to mold or shape materials
Transitive: to press sth
Example
The vinyl record was pressed using a hydraulic press, which molded the vinyl into the desired shape and size.
The book publisher decided to expand its operations and start pressing CDs alongside printed materials.
10
밀집하다, 모여들다
to throng or crowd together in a confined space or area
Intransitive: to press somewhere | to press to a direction
Example
The fans pressed against the barricades, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrity.
As the concert started, the crowd pressed forward, trying to get closer to the stage.
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강요하다, 권유하다
to urge, persuade, or insist that someone accept or receive something
Ditransitive: to press sth on sb
Example
The friend pressed a gift on him, insisting that he accept it as a token of their friendship.
The parents pressed their advice on their teenage daughter.
12
강조하다, 요구하다
to insist on a demand, claim, point, etc. by asserting, advocating, or emphasizing it forcefully
Transitive: to press a demand or claim
Example
The activist group held a gathering to press their demands for stricter environmental regulations.
The politician continued to press his point during the debate.
Press
01
장롱, 옷장
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
02
프레스, 인쇄기
a machine used for printing or pressing materials
Example
They used an old-fashioned press to print the posters by hand.
The press was running nonstop to print the daily newspaper.
03
언론, 언론 매체
newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
Example
He gave an interview to the press about his new book.
The press covered the event extensively, with multiple stories published.
04
압력, 누름
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
05
프레스, 어깨 눌리기
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position
Example
The press requires strong shoulders and core stability.
She added the press to her workout routine for upper body strength.
06
프레스, 압축기
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
07
프레스, 압축기
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
08
인파, 군중
a dense crowd of people
09
인쇄기, 프레스
the process or machinery used to print materials such as newspapers, books, or other publications
Example
The press was running nonstop to meet the tight deadline.
A malfunction in the press caused a delay in the magazine ’s release.
