squeeze

squeeze
verb
[with obj.]

firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers
（尤指用手指）用力挤压，挤；紧握
Kate squeezed his hand affectionately.
凯特亲切地紧握着他的手。
[no obj.]he squeezed with all his strength.
他用尽全力挤压。
■[with obj. and adverbial]extract (liquid or a soft substance) from something by compressing or twisting it firmly
榨取，榨；挤取
squeeze out as much juice as you can.
尽可能多挤一些汁液出来。
[as adj., with submodifier]freshly squeezed orange juice.
鲜榨橙汁。
■[with obj. and adverbial]obtain (something) from someone with difficulty
榨取，压榨
councils will want to squeeze as much money out of taxpayers as they can.
各地方议会都会想方设法地从纳税人那里榨取尽可能多的钱财。
■(informal)pressurize (someone) in order to obtain something from them
(非正式)向…施加压力（以获取）
she used the opportunity to squeeze him for information.
她利用这个机会逼他吐露消息。
■(especially in a financial or commercial context) have a damaging or restricting effect on
（尤用于金融或商业）破坏；扼制
the economy is being squeezed by foreign debt repayments.
偿还外债给经济带来了坏的影响。
■(squeeze something off)(informal)shoot a round or shot from a gun
(非正式)扣扳机射击；打一整发（子弹）
squeeze off a few well-aimed shots.
打了几枪，弹无虚发。
■(squeeze something off)(informal)take a photograph
(非正式)照相
he squeezed off a half-dozen Polaroids.
他用宝丽来一次成像相机照了六张像片。
■(Bridge)force (an opponent) to discard a guarding or potentially winning card
(桥牌)逼（对方）失去一张赢墩牌；逼牌
[no obj., with adverbial of direction]manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space
挤进；挤过
Sarah squeezed in beside her.
莎拉从她身旁挤进去。
he found a hole in the hedge and squeezed his way through.
他在树篱上发现一个洞，就钻了过去。
■[with obj. and adverbial of direction]manage to force into or through such a space
使挤进，把…硬塞入
she squeezed herself into her tightest pair of jeans.
她把自己硬套进最紧的一条牛仔裤里。
■[no obj.](squeeze up)move closer to someone or something so that one is pressed tightly against them or it
挤紧；靠拢
he guided her towards a seat, motioning for everyone to squeeze up and make room.
他把她领向一个座位，示意大伙儿挤一挤，给她腾出点儿地方来。
■[with obj.](squeeze someone/thing in)manage to find time for someone or something
为…挤出时间
she may be able to squeeze you in, if you play your cards right.
如果你办事高明的话，她也许能为你挤出点时间来。
■[with obj.](squeeze someone/thing out)force someone or something out of a domain or activity
榨出；挤出；把…排挤出
workers have been squeezed out of their jobs.
工人被迫下岗。

noun

an act of pressing something with one's fingers
（用手指）挤；压；紧握
a gentle squeeze of the trigger.
轻轻地扣动扳机。
■a hug
拥抱
■a state of forcing oneself or being forced into a small or restricted space
拥挤
it was a tight squeeze in the tiny hall.
这个小会堂里非常拥挤。
■(dated)a crowded social gathering
(旧)拥挤的社交集会
■a small amount of liquid extracted from something by pressing it firmly with one's fingers
用手指挤出的少量液体
a squeeze of lemon juice.
用手指挤出的一点柠檬汁。
■a strong financial demand or pressure, typically a restriction on borrowing, spending, or investment in a financial crisis
拮据；经济困难；通货紧缩，银根紧缩
industry faced higher costs and a squeeze on profits.
工业面临着成本攀升、利润缩减的局面。
■a moulding or cast of an object, or an impression or copy of a design, obtained by pressing a pliable substance round or over it
压模，拓印
■[mass noun](informal)money illegally extorted or exacted from someone
(非正式)勒索（或敲诈）的钱
he was out to extract some squeeze from her.
他一心想从她那里敲诈些钱。
■(Bridge)a tactic that forces an opponent to discard an important card
(桥牌)紧逼打法（逼对手扔掉一张重要的牌）
■(亦作 squeeze play)(Baseball)an act of hitting a ball short to the infield to enable a runner on third base to start for home as soon as the ball is pitched
(棒球)抢分战术
(N. Amer. informal)a person's girlfriend or boyfriend
(北美，非正式)女朋友；男朋友
the poor guy just lost his main squeeze.
这个可怜的家伙刚刚失恋了。

常用词组
put the squeeze on

(informal)coerce or pressurize (someone)
(非正式)对…施加压力

squeeze one's eyes shut

close one's eyes tightly
紧闭双目

派生
squeezable
adjective
squeezer
noun
语源

mid 16th cent.: from earlier squise, from obsolete queise, of unknown origin

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