pressurize

• 指对某人或某事物施加压力，常指用说服、施压或逼迫的方式使其按某种方式行事；也可指使某物处于受压状态或提高其压力。

A verb used to indicate the act of applying pressure to someone or something, often to force or persuade them to act in a certain way.

1. Increase pressure on a gas or liquidB2formaltechnical

   To apply force to a gas or liquid to increase its pressure.

   加压

   • The pump is used to pressurize the water in the system.
   • Technicians pressurize the gas tank before testing.
   • The machine pressurizes the air to power the tools.

   同义词chargecompresscondensesupercharge

2. Maintain a certain pressureB2formaltechnical

   To keep the pressure of a container or system at a specific level.

   保持压力

   • The cabin is pressurized to ensure passenger comfort.
   • Divers must pressurize their tanks before diving.
   • The system pressurizes the pipeline to prevent leaks.

3. Increase pressure in or ofB2formaltechnical

   To raise the pressure inside a closed space or object.

   加压

   • They pressurize the aircraft cabin for high-altitude flights.
   • The container is pressurized to store the gas safely.
   • Engineers pressurize the boiler to generate steam.

   同义词chargecompressinflatepressurisesupercharge

   反义词decompressdepressurizevent