pressure
/ˈpreʃə/ · /ˈpreʃər/
CEFR level B1Topic WorkWord #2170 in the learning path
心理压力；催迫
Definitions
n. Worry or demands that make someone feel forced to act
心理压力；催迫
n. Force pressing on a surface or within a substance
压力；压强
v. Try to make someone do something through strong persuasion
迫使；向…施压
Example
I feel pressure to answer work messages immediately.
我觉得自己必须立即回复工作消息，这让我有压力。
Employers should avoid putting excessive pressure on staff, as this can damage both health and productivity.
雇主应避免给员工施加过大压力，因为这既可能损害健康，也可能降低生产力。
Collocations
- under pressure
- put pressure on
- blood pressure
- pressure someone into doing something
Word family
- press (v.)
- pressurise (v.)
- pressurised (adj.)
Usage tip
under pressure表示承压；动词常接into doing。
FAQ
- What does pressure mean?
- Worry or demands that make someone feel forced to act Force pressing on a surface or within a substance Try to make someone do something through strong persuasion
- How is pressure pronounced?
- UK /ˈpreʃə/, US /ˈpreʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
