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to squeeze
01
압박하다, 쥐다
to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Example
He gently squeezed her hand to convey comfort and reassurance.
The toddler attempted to squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush independently.
The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.
02
짜다, 누르다
to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it
Transitive: to squeeze sth
Example
The bartender squeezed the orange to extract fresh juice for a cocktail.
The juice vendor squeezed the sugarcane to extract the sweet liquid for refreshing drinks.
She squeezed the lemon to extract the juice for the recipe.
03
안다, 조이다
to hold someone closely in an affectionate or tight embrace
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Example
The couple squeezed each other tightly, reveling in their reunion after a long separation.
She squeezed her child tightly, showering them with love and affection.
She squeezed her grandmother tightly, cherishing the warmth of their embrace.
04
압박하다, 괴롭히다
to burden or harass someone with difficulties or demands
Transitive: to squeeze sb
Example
The high cost of healthcare can squeeze individuals who are already facing economic hardships.
Excessive student loan debt can squeeze recent graduates, limiting their financial freedom.
The constant demands of the job and unrealistic expectations from the boss began to squeeze the employees.
05
끼어들다, 좁은 틈에 들어가다
to maneuver or force oneself into or through a narrow space
Intransitive: to squeeze somewhere
Example
The cat squeezed into the small cardboard box, making it a cozy hiding spot.
The child squeezed between the shelves in the library to reach a book on the other side.
The cat squeezed through the small gap in the fence to explore the neighbor 's garden.
06
압축하다, 누르다
to apply pressure to fit or pass something into or through a tight space
Transitive: to squeeze sth somewhere
Example
The plumber squeezed the pipes into the tight space behind the wall.
He squeezed the large furniture through the narrow doorway with some difficulty.
The movers had to squeeze the couch through the narrow staircase to get it into the living room.
07
추출하다, 얻다
to obtain something from someone with effort, persuasion, or difficulty
Transitive: to squeeze sth from sb | to squeeze sth out of sb
Example
The journalist squeezed an exclusive interview from the elusive celebrity.
She squeezed a discount from the store owner by haggling persistently.
He managed to squeeze some extra information out of the reluctant witness during the interrogation.
Squeeze
01
포옹, 꽉 움켜잡기
a tight or amorous embrace
02
압축, 짚어내기
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
03
압박, 강요
an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
04
압축, 밀어넣기
the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space
05
비틀림, 압축
a twisting squeeze
06
남자친구, 여자친구
(slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
07
비용 압박, 비용 squeeze
a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer
08
압박, 수축
a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
예
He gently squeezed her hand to convey comfort and reassurance.
The toddler attempted to squeeze the toothpaste onto the toothbrush independently.
The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting.
The chef demonstrated how to squeeze the garlic cloves to extract their flavor for the dish.
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