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pressure

英/pɹˈɛʃɐ/
美/ˈpɹɛʃɝ/
01n.

压, 榨, 按, 强制, 压力, 压迫, 压强

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); a force that compels; the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

02v.

迫使, 使增压, 密封