squeezing
/skwiːz/ (bre, ipa) · [skwˈizɪŋ] /skwiːz/ (ame, ipa) · [skwˈizɪŋ] /ˈskwēz How to pronounce squeeze (audio)/ (ame, mw)
squeezing — 動詞
- squeezingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- squeezings3rd person singular
- squeezinging-ing form
- squeezingedpast simple
1. the action of pressing something hard, often from several sides, so it changes s
擠壓；壓榨
用力按壓使變形或出汁
the action of pressing something hard, often from several sides, so it changes shape, gets smaller, or lets liquid out
Inês was squeezing the wet sponge over the bucket after mopping the floor.
Inês 拖完地後，正把濕海綿放在桶子上方用力擠壓。
progressive: squeezing + object + over + container
Felipe kept squeezing the lemon halves until enough juice covered the fish.
Felipe 一直擠壓檸檬半顆，直到有足夠的汁液蓋過魚肉。
squeezing + fruit + until result
The nurse is squeezing the air bag to help the patient breathe.
護理師正在擠壓氣囊，幫助病人呼吸。
Yuki started squeezing the travel bottle when the soap would not come out.
Yuki 在肥皂擠不出來時，開始用力擠壓旅行瓶。
文法句型
squeezing + object
squeezing + object + out/of + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by a result phrase such as 'out', 'of', or 'over' to show what comes out or where the liquid goes.
常見錯誤
2. the action of wrapping your arms around someone for a brief, tight hug that show
緊抱
短暫又用力地抱住某人
the action of wrapping your arms around someone for a brief, tight hug that shows affection or comfort
Soraya came running in and was squeezing her aunt before anyone spoke.
Soraya 跑進來後，還沒有人開口，她就先緊抱住阿姨。
progressive: squeezing + person in greeting
Christopher kept squeezing his little brother after the team won the final.
球隊贏得決賽後，Christopher 一直緊抱著弟弟。
squeezing + person after emotional event
On the station platform, Maeve was squeezing her father goodbye before the train left.
在月台上，Maeve 在火車開走前緊抱著父親道別。
Talia laughed as the children took turns squeezing her around the waist.
孩子們輪流抱住 Talia 的腰，讓她笑了出來。
文法句型
squeezing + person
squeezing + person + goodbye
用法筆記
Usually describes a brief, affectionate hug rather than a long embrace. It often appears in family or reunion scenes.
常見錯誤
3. the action of getting yourself or something through a narrow space only with eff
擠過；塞過
勉強穿過狹窄空間
the action of getting yourself or something through a narrow space only with effort
Indra was squeezing between two parked scooters to reach the bakery door.
Indra 正從兩台停著的機車之間擠過去，想走到麵包店門口。
squeezing between + obstacles
The cat was squeezing under the half-closed gate when the bell rang.
門鈴響起時，那隻貓正從半掩的門下勉強擠過。
squeezing under + barrier
Felipe kept squeezing the suitcase through the bus aisle without hitting anyone.
Felipe 一直把行李箱塞過公車走道，同時避免撞到任何人。
Eri was squeezing past the food cart when her phone slipped.
Eri 正從餐車旁邊擠過去，這時她的手機滑落了。
文法句型
squeezing + through/past + noun
squeezing + object + through + place
用法筆記
Commonly used with prepositions such as 'between', 'through', 'under', and 'past' to show the tight route.
常見錯誤
4. the action of putting a person, family, or business under financial strain by le
使財務吃緊
讓人或企業的資金更緊張
the action of putting a person, family, or business under financial strain by leaving too little money or room to cope
Higher rent is squeezing small cafes near the university every month.
較高的租金讓大學附近的小咖啡館每個月財務都更吃緊。
be squeezing + business financially
The new fees were squeezing Yuki's budget before summer even started.
新的收費在夏天開始前，就讓 Yuki 的預算吃緊。
squeezing + budget
Cheap imports are squeezing local factories that already operate on thin margins.
便宜的進口商品正讓本地工廠吃緊，而它們本來利潤就很薄。
Medical bills kept squeezing the family until they sold the second car.
醫療帳單一直讓這家人的財務吃緊，直到他們賣掉第二輛車。
文法句型
squeezing + budget/business/family
be squeezing + noun financially
用法筆記
Used for financial pressure, not physical force. The subject is usually a cost, market change, or policy that reduces available money.
常見錯誤
squeezing — 名詞
1. strong hand pressure applied to something, often to push liquid out or make it s
擠壓
用力按壓某物的動作
strong hand pressure applied to something, often to push liquid out or make it smaller
The squeezing of the tube made paste spill across the sink.
那支管子的擠壓讓膏體濺滿了洗手槽。
the squeezing of + object
Careful squeezing of the cloth removed most of the paint water.
小心地擠壓那塊布，去掉了大部分的顏料水。
gerund noun: squeezing of + material
The squeezing of ripe tomatoes left red juice on the board.
把熟番茄擠壓後，砧板上留下了紅色汁液。
Her fingers hurt after an hour of squeezing wet towels by hand.
用手擰濕毛巾擠壓了一個鐘頭後，她的手指開始痛。
- pressing
broader and not always from the sides
- compression
more technical and less everyday
- release
the stopping of pressure
文法句型
the squeezing of + noun
an hour of squeezing + object
用法筆記
This noun names the physical action itself. It often appears in 'the squeezing of ...' or 'an hour of squeezing ...' patterns.
常見錯誤
2. a reduction or limiting pressure on money, pay, or spending, especially during d
緊縮；壓縮
對預算、工資等的縮減壓力
a reduction or limiting pressure on money, pay, or spending, especially during difficult economic conditions
The squeezing of hospital budgets delayed repairs to the old children's ward.
醫院預算的緊縮，使老舊兒童病房的修繕被延後。
the squeezing of + budget noun
Workers feared another squeezing of wages after the factory changed owners.
工人們擔心工廠換了老闆後，工資會再遭壓縮。
squeezing of wages
Banks began a fresh squeezing of credit when property prices fell.
房價下跌時，銀行開始進一步緊縮信貸。
The squeezing of family spending left no room for weekend trips.
家庭開支的壓縮，讓週末出遊完全沒有餘地。
- tightening
often used for policy or credit becoming less available
- cutback
focuses more on the reduction itself
- pressure
broader and not always specifically financial
文法句型
the squeezing of + wages/budgets/credit
constant squeezing of + spending
用法筆記
Used for cuts or pressure affecting money, wages, credit, or spending. Distinguish from noun sense 1, which is literal physical pressing.
常見錯誤
3. a cramped situation where a crowd or a pile of objects is forced into too little
擁擠
人或物被硬塞進小空間的情況
a cramped situation where a crowd or a pile of objects is forced into too little room
The squeezing of six musicians into one taxi made the driver laugh.
六位樂手被硬塞進一台計程車的擁擠情況，讓司機都笑了。
the squeezing of + people + into + vehicle
There was a lot of squeezing at the lift door after the concert ended.
演唱會結束後，電梯門口出現了不少擁擠推塞。
a lot of squeezing
The squeezing of boxes into the hallway blocked the fire exit.
把箱子硬塞進走廊的擁擠情況，堵住了逃生出口。
Festival staff stopped the squeezing near the stage before anyone fell.
工作人員在有人跌倒前，就制止了舞台附近的擁擠推塞。
- space
room to move freely
- spread-out layout
an arrangement with plenty of room
文法句型
the squeezing of + people/things + into + place
a lot of squeezing
用法筆記
This noun focuses on the cramped situation as a whole. It often appears with a place phrase such as 'into one taxi' or 'at the lift door'.