词汇 press 在中文的含义

press 在英语中是什么意思?与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

press

US /pres/
UK /pres/
"press" picture

动词

1.

按, 压

to push something firmly, often with a continuous force

示例:
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Press the button to start the machine.
按下按钮启动机器。
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She had to press hard to get the juice out of the oranges.
她必须用力按压才能把橙汁挤出来。
2.

熨烫

to smooth clothes or other fabrics with an iron

示例:
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Can you press my shirt for the meeting?
你能帮我熨一下衬衫去开会吗?
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She learned how to press her own trousers.
她学会了如何熨烫自己的裤子。
3.

催促, 施压

to urge or compel someone to do something

示例:
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The lawyer will press for a quick resolution.
律师将力促快速解决。
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They pressed him to reveal the truth.
他们逼迫他揭露真相。

名词

1.

媒体, 新闻界

newspapers and magazines, or the journalists and photographers who work for them

示例:
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The event attracted a lot of attention from the press.
这次活动吸引了媒体的广泛关注。
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She works for the local press.
她在当地报社工作。
2.

印刷机, 出版社

a machine used for printing books, newspapers, etc.

示例:
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The book went to press last week.
这本书上周付印了。
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Gutenberg invented the printing press.
古腾堡发明了印刷机。