to press
01
按, 压
to push a thing tightly against something else
Transitive: to press sth somewhere
例子
He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car.
他踩下油门以增加汽车的速度。
The athlete pressed her body against the wall, preparing for the starting signal.
运动员将她的身体压在墙上，为起跑信号做准备。
02
压榨, 挤压
to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them
Transitive: to press fruits or vegetables
例子
She pressed the oranges to extract fresh juice for breakfast.
她压榨橙子以提取新鲜果汁作为早餐。
The chef pressed the lemons to obtain the tangy juice for the recipe.
厨师挤压柠檬以获得食谱中所需的酸味果汁。
03
熨, 压
to apply pressure to something by a heated iron in order to smooth it
Transitive: to press a fabric
例子
She pressed her dress to remove the wrinkles before attending the event.
她在参加活动前熨烫了她的裙子以去除皱纹。
The tailor pressed the seams of the suit jacket to give it a crisp and polished look.
裁缝熨烫了西装外套的接缝，使其看起来 crisp and polished。
04
举起, 推
to lift or push a weight away from the body using the upper body muscles
Transitive: to press a weight to a direction
例子
He pressed the barbell overhead, focusing on his shoulder muscles.
他将杠铃推过头顶，专注于肩部肌肉。
The athlete pressed the kettlebell above his head in a controlled motion.
运动员以受控的动作将壶铃推举过头顶。
05
按, 压
to apply force to something, typically with a hand or finger, in order to operate or activate a mechanical or electronic device
例子
Press the button to start the machine.
按按钮启动机器。
He pressed the switch to turn off the lights.
他按下开关关掉了灯。
06
施压, 坚持
to try very hard to persuade someone to do something
Ditransitive: to press sb to do sth
Transitive: to press sb for sth
例子
He pressed his boss for a promotion, citing his accomplishments and dedication to the company.
他敦促老板给他升职，列举了他的成就和对公司的奉献。
The reporters pressed the politician for answers regarding the controversial decision.
记者们逼迫政治家就这一有争议的决定给出答案。
07
按, 压
to force or push something or someone in a certain direction
Transitive: to press sb/sth to a direction
例子
He pressed the lever down to activate the machine and start the process.
他按下杠杆以激活机器并启动过程。
The strong current pressed the boat against the rocks, making it difficult to maneuver.
强大的水流将船压在岩石上，使其难以操纵。
08
压, 压平
to flatten and preserve something by subjecting it to pressure from two sides
Transitive: to press sth
例子
The children pressed flowers between the pages of a heavy book.
孩子们把花压在一本厚重的书的页间。
Archivists and historians may press important documents to prevent further damage and ensuring their readability.
档案管理员和历史学家可能会压平重要文件以防止进一步损坏并确保其可读性。
09
压, 压缩
to apply pressure to mold or shape materials
Transitive: to press sth
例子
The vinyl record was pressed using a hydraulic press, which molded the vinyl into the desired shape and size.
黑胶唱片是用液压压机压制的，它将黑胶塑造成所需的形状和尺寸。
The book publisher decided to expand its operations and start pressing CDs alongside printed materials.
图书出版商决定扩大业务，开始压制CD以及印刷材料。
10
拥挤, 挤满
to throng or crowd together in a confined space or area
Intransitive: to press somewhere | to press to a direction
例子
The fans pressed against the barricades, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite celebrity.
粉丝们挤在路障前，渴望一睹他们最喜爱的名人的风采。
As the concert started, the crowd pressed forward, trying to get closer to the stage.
音乐会开始时，人群挤向前方，试图靠近舞台。
11
逼迫, 坚持
to urge, persuade, or insist that someone accept or receive something
Ditransitive: to press sth on sb
例子
The friend pressed a gift on him, insisting that he accept it as a token of their friendship.
朋友硬塞给他一份礼物，坚持要他接受作为他们友谊的象征。
The parents pressed their advice on their teenage daughter.
父母把他们的建议强加给他们十几岁的女儿。
12
坚持, 施压
to insist on a demand, claim, point, etc. by asserting, advocating, or emphasizing it forcefully
Transitive: to press a demand or claim
例子
The activist group held a gathering to press their demands for stricter environmental regulations.
活动团体举行集会，敦促他们对更严格环境法规的要求。
The politician continued to press his point during the debate.
这位政治家在辩论中继续坚持他的观点。
Press
01
a cupboard or closet designed for hanging or storing garments
例子
She kept her coats in the large wooden press.
The linen press in the hallway stored fresh sheets.
02
印刷机, 压机
a machine used for printing or pressing materials
例子
They used an old-fashioned press to print the posters by hand.
他们用一台老式的印刷机手工印刷海报。
The press was running nonstop to print the daily newspaper.
印刷机不停地运转以印刷日报。
03
新闻界, 媒体
newspapers, journalists, and magazines as a whole
例子
He gave an interview to the press about his new book.
他就他的新书接受了媒体的采访。
The press covered the event extensively, with multiple stories published.
新闻界广泛报道了这一事件，发表了多篇报道。
04
the action of applying physical pressure to an object or surface
例子
He gave the dough a firm press to flatten it evenly.
The iron requires a steady press to remove wrinkles.
05
推举, 按压
a movement where the lifter lifts a barbell from shoulder height to overhead in one continuous motion, typically done from a standing position
例子
The press requires strong shoulders and core stability.
推举需要强壮的肩部和核心稳定性。
She added the press to her workout routine for upper body strength.
她将推举加入她的上半身力量训练中。
06
a mechanical device used to shape, cut, or compress materials
例子
The factory installed a new hydraulic press for shaping metal sheets.
Juice is extracted using an industrial fruit press.
07
a device used to prevent rackets from warping
例子
After use, he placed the tennis racket in the press.
Wooden rackets must stay in the press to maintain their shape.
08
a tightly packed group of individuals, often in a public or media setting
例子
The press of people at the concert made it hard to move.
Reporters formed a press around the celebrity.
09
印刷机, 出版社
the process or machinery used to print materials such as newspapers, books, or other publications
例子
The press was running nonstop to meet the tight deadline.
为了赶上紧迫的截止日期，印刷机不停地运转。
A malfunction in the press caused a delay in the magazine ’s release.
印刷机的故障导致了杂志发行的延迟。
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