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• 动词，指用杠杆或外力撬动、撬开某物；也用于比喻义，表示费力地探出或套出信息、东西。

A verb meaning to use force to move or open something, often with a lever; also used figuratively to mean extracting information or something with difficulty.

1. To force open or moveB2formalbritish

   To use leverage to move or force something, especially to open it.

   撬开

   • He prised the lid off the jar with a knife.
   • The burglars prised the window open with a crowbar.
   • She prised the box open carefully to see what was inside.

   同义词forceleverprizeprywrench

2. To inquire presumptuouslyC1formalbritish

   To ask questions in an uninvited or presumptuous manner.

   多管闲事

   • He prised into her personal affairs without permission.
   • The journalist prised for details about the scandal.
   • She didn't appreciate him prising into her private life.

   同义词intrudemeddlenosepokeprysnoop

3. To value highlyB2formalbritish

   To regard something or someone with great respect or admiration.

   珍视

   • She prises her independence above all else.
   • He prises honesty and integrity in his colleagues.
   • They prise the antique vase as a family heirloom.

   同义词appreciatecherishesteemhold deartreasurevalue

   反义词despisedisdainscorn