pressed

• 形容处于受压迫、时间或资源紧缺的状态，或指被压扁、压平。

Describes a state of being under pressure, short of time or resources, or flattened by weight.

1. Smoothed by ironingA2formal

   Made flat and smooth by applying heat and pressure, typically with an iron.

   熨平的

   • She wore a freshly pressed shirt to the interview.
   • The laundry service returned all the clothes neatly pressed.
   • He prefers his trousers to be sharply pressed.

   同义词ironed

   反义词crinkledrumpledwrinkled

2. Under pressure or stressB2informal

   Feeling stressed or constrained due to demands or lack of time.

   感到压力

   • I'm pressed for time this morning.
   • He felt pressed to make a quick decision.
   • They were pressed by the deadline to finish the report.

   同义词burdenedharassedstrainedstressedtenseuptightworried

   反义词calmeasygoingrelaxedunhurriedunruffled

3. Compressed or squeezedB1formal

   Subjected to physical pressure, often to extract liquid or shape something.

   压紧的

   • The pressed juice is made from fresh oranges.
   • The flowers were pressed between the pages of a book.
   • Pressed metal sheets are used in car manufacturing.

   同义词compressedcrushedflattenedsquashed

   反义词expandedlooseunpressed

• 动词，指对某物持续用力，或用力按压、挤压某物。

A verb meaning to apply steady force to something, or to push or squeeze something firmly.

1. Push firmlyA2formal

   To push something firmly, often with a steady force.

   按

   • She pressed the button to start the machine.
   • He pressed his hand against the door.
   • Press the dough flat with your fingers.

   同义词bearcompressdepressforcejampushsqueezethrust

   反义词pullrelease

2. Iron clothesA2formal

   To make clothes smooth using an iron.

   熨烫

   • I need to press my shirt before the meeting.
   • She pressed the dress for the wedding.
   • He always presses his trousers carefully.

   同义词ironsmooth

3. Urge or insistB2formal

   To try hard to persuade someone to do something.

   敦促

   • They pressed him for a decision.
   • The reporter pressed the politician on the issue.
   • She pressed her parents to let her go to the concert.

   同义词beseechentreatexhortimploreimportuneinsistpushurge

4. Squeeze to extractB1formal

   To squeeze fruit or vegetables to get juice or oil.

   榨

   • They pressed apples to make cider.
   • Freshly pressed orange juice tastes best.
   • The machine presses olives to extract oil.

   同义词crushexpressextractmashsqueeze

短语动词变体press downpress down onpress onpress out