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to compress
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压缩, 压紧
to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it
Transitive: to compress sth
Example
The athlete wore compression socks to help compress the muscles and improve circulation.
运动员穿着压缩袜来帮助压缩肌肉并改善循环。
To create a denser structure, the builder had to compress the layers of insulation.
为了创造更紧密的结构，建筑工人必须压缩隔热层。
02
压缩, 压紧
to press two things together or be pressed together to become smaller
Transitive: to compress two things
Example
She compressed her lips together to suppress a smile.
她压紧嘴唇，压抑住微笑。
The worker compressed the metal plates together using clamps.
工人使用夹具将金属板压紧。
Example
The professor compressed the entire semester ’s material into a one-hour review session.
教授将整个学期的材料压缩成一个小时的复习课。
She managed to compress her lengthy presentation into a five-minute summary.
她成功地将冗长的演讲压缩为五分钟的总结。
Compress
01
敷料, 冷敷
a soft pad applied with pressure for different healing purposes
What is a "compress"?
A compress is a soft pad or cloth that is wet with liquid, often water or medicine, and applied to a part of the body to relieve pain, reduce swelling, or treat injuries. It can be heated or cooled depending on the specific medical need. Compresses are commonly used in first aid and medical treatments to provide comfort and help the healing process by applying gentle pressure and encouraging circulation to the affected area.
Example
A cold compress helped soothe the swelling on my bruised knee.
冷敷帮助缓解了我膝盖淤伤的肿胀。
The nurse applied a warm compress to ease the tension in my neck.
护士在我的脖子上敷了一个温热的敷料以缓解紧张。
