詞彙 compress 在中文的含義

compress 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

compress

US /kəmˈpres/
UK /kəmˈpres/
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動詞

1.

壓縮, 壓緊

reduce in size, quantity, or volume as if by squeezing

範例:
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The machine can compress large bales of hay.
這台機器可以壓縮大捆乾草。
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You need to compress the files before sending them.
發送文件前需要壓縮它們。
2.

按壓, 壓迫

to apply pressure to something to reduce swelling or stop bleeding

範例:
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The nurse used a bandage to compress the wound.
護士用繃帶按壓傷口。
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Apply firm pressure to compress the bleeding area.
施加穩固的壓力以按壓出血區域。

名詞

敷布, 濕敷

a pad of absorbent material pressed on part of the body to relieve inflammation or stop bleeding

範例:
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She applied a cold compress to her swollen ankle.
她用冷敷布敷在腫脹的腳踝上。
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The doctor recommended a warm compress for the muscle pain.
醫生建議用熱敷布緩解肌肉疼痛。