首页英语词典squeezesqueeze英英释意

squeeze

英[skwiːz] 美[skwiz]
  • vt. 挤;紧握;勒索
  • vi. 压榨
  • n. 压榨;紧握;拥挤;佣金

英英释意


1. the act of gripping and pressing firmly;
"he gave her cheek a playful squeeze"
2. a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high
3. a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer;
"increased expenses put a squeeze on profits"
4. (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend;
"she was his main squeeze"
5. a twisting squeeze;
"gave the wet cloth a wring"
6. an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power
7. a tight or amorous embrace;
"come here and give me a big hug"
8. the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space;
"getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"