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pressure

noun
/ˈpreʃə(r)/
/ˈpreʃər/
Idioms
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    persuasion/force劝说;强迫

  1. [uncountable] the act of trying to persuade or to force somebody to do something催促;要求;呼吁;强迫
    • pressure for something The pressure for change continued to mount.改革的呼声持续高涨。
    • pressure on somebody We are determined to keep up the pressure on the other member states.我们决心继续向其他成员国施压。
    • pressure on somebody to do something There is intense pressure on her to resign.要她辞职的压力很大。
    • pressure to do something In every society there is strong pressure to conform.每个社会都有强烈的从众压力。
    • Do you feel any pressure to dress in a certain way?穿成某种样子会有压力吗?
    • We must bring pressure to bear on our government to reverse this decision.我们必须向我国政府施加压力,迫使其改变这一决定。
    • pressure from somebody/something The company is facing increasing pressure from shareholders公司面临着来自股东越来越大的压力
    • The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do).政府最终向群众的压力低头。
    see also peer pressure
    Extra Examples
    • pressure from religious groups来自宗教团体的压力
    • pressure for change in the country's economy敦促对国家经济进行改革
    • This has heightened pressure for economic sanctions against the regime.这一举措加大了对该政权经济制裁的压力。
    • Retailers face added pressure to have the products available by Christmas.零售商还要额外面临在圣诞节前备好那些商品的压力。
    • Large companies were criticized for using pressure tactics against small suppliers.大公司因对小型供应商施加压力而遭到批评。
    • This concession would not have happened but for the pressure that was brought to bear on the authorities.如果不是因为对当局施加了压力,就不会有这一让步。
    Topics Discussion and agreementb1, Businessb1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • enormous
    • great
    • intense
    verb + pressure
    • bring to bear
    • exert
    • generate
    pressure + verb
    • intensify
    • mount
    pressure + noun
    • group
    • tactic
    preposition
    • under pressure
    • pressure for
    • pressure from
    phrases
    • keep the pressure on somebody
    • keep up the pressure on somebody
    • maintain the pressure on somebody
    See full entry
  2. stress紧张

  3. [uncountable]
    (also pressures [plural])
    difficulties and worries that are caused by the need to achieve or to behave in a particular way心理压力;紧张
    • You need to be able to handle pressure in this job.你要能应付这一工作的压力。
    • pressure of something She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work.由于工作紧张,她不能出席。
    • How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life?怎么会有人喜欢都市生活的压力呢?
    • pressure on somebody The economic pressures on small businesses are intense.小企业的经济压力很大。
    Synonyms pressurepressure
    • stress
    • tension
    • strain
    These are all words for the feelings of worry caused by the problems in somebody’s life.
    • pressure difficulties and feelings of worry that are caused by the need to achieve something or to behave in a particular way:
      • She was unable to attend because of the pressures of work.由于工作紧张,她不能出席。
    • stress pressure or worry caused by the problems in somebody’s life:
      • stress-related illnesses与精神压力有关的疾病
    pressure or stress?用 pressure 还是 stress?It is common to say that somebody is suffering from stress, while pressure may be the thing that causes stress.
    • tension a feeling of worry and stress that makes it impossible to relax:
      • nervous tension神经紧张
    • strain pressure on somebody/​something because they have too much to do or manage; the problems or worry that this produces:
      • I found it a strain looking after four children.我觉得照料四个孩子挺累的。
    Patterns
    • to be under pressure/​stress/​strain
    • considerable pressure/​stress/​tension/​strain
    • to cause stress/​tension/​strain
    • to cope with the pressure/​stress/​tension/​strain
    • to relieve/​release the pressure/​stress/​tension/​strain
    • to be suffering from stress/​tension
    Extra Examples
    • His own desires conflict with external pressures to conform.他自己的欲望与要求他与大家保持一致的外部压力相冲突。
    • When more people move into an area, that creates pressures.当越来越多的人涌入一个地区,那就造成了压力。
    • They are looking for ways to ease the pressure of their stress-filled, competitive existence.他们正在想办法给他们充满压力和竞争的生活减压。
    • There's a lot of pressure on the soldiers preparing for battle.准备奔赴战场的士兵承受着很大的压力。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • considerable
    • constant
    • intolerable
    verb + pressure
    • place somebody under
    • put somebody under
    • create
    pressure + verb
    • build up
    • increase
    preposition
    • under pressure
    • pressure on
    phrases
    • pressure of work
    See full entry
  4. when something presses挤压时

  5. [uncountable] the force or weight with which something presses against something else压力;挤压
    • The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding.护士压住他的胳膊止血。
    • The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd.拥挤的人群把路障推倒了。
    • Last year he had brain surgery to relieve pressure from a blood clot.去年,他接受了脑部手术,以减轻血块带来的压力。
    Extra Examples
    • Pressure sensors in the seats tell the system which ones aren't occupied.座位上的压力传感器告诉系统哪些座位上没有人。
    • Reducing the swelling will relieve the pressure on her spine.消肿可以减轻对她脊椎的压力。
    • The door swung open beneath the gentle pressure of Jill's hand.吉尔用手轻轻一推,门就开了。
    Topics Physics and chemistryb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • gentle
    • light
    • firm
    verb + pressure
    • apply
    • exert
    • put
    pressure + noun
    • sensor
    See full entry
  6. of gas/liquid气体;液体

  7. [uncountable, countable] the force produced by a particular amount of gas or liquid in a container or a limited space; the amount of this压力;压强
    • air/water pressure空气/水的压力
    • Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly.要定期检查轮胎的气压。
    • a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas)压力计
    see also blood pressure, high pressure, low pressureTopics Physics and chemistryb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • elevated
    • high
    • low
    pressure + verb
    • build up
    • increase
    • rise
    pressure + noun
    • gauge
    • valve
    • cooker
    See full entry
  8. effect on something

  9. [uncountable] pressure (on something) the effect that something has on the way a situation develops, especially when this causes problems大气压
    • This puts upward pressure on prices.这迫使价格上涨。
    • The high unemployment rate was exerting downward pressure on wage growth.高失业率给工资增长带来了下行压力。
    • These measures are intended to relieve the pressure on the prison system.这些措施旨在减轻监狱系统的压力。
    • They raised the starting threshold for income tax to ease the pressure on family budgets.他们提高了所得税的起征点,以减轻家庭预算的压力。
  10. of atmosphere大气

  11. [uncountable] the force of the atmosphere on the earth’s surface大气压
    • A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country.一股高/低气压正经过这个国家。
    see also atmosphericTopics Weatherc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • elevated
    • high
    • low
    pressure + verb
    • build up
    • increase
    • rise
    pressure + noun
    • gauge
    • valve
    • cooker
    See full entry
  12. Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, from Latin pressura, from press- ‘pressed’, from the verb premere.
Idioms
put pressure on somebody (to do something)
  1. to force or to try to persuade somebody to do something强迫;促使;劝说
    • Advertisements put pressure on girls to be thin.广告给女生压力要瘦。
    Extra Examples
    • My parents never put any pressure on me to get a job.父母从来没有催我找工作。
    • Her family put great pressure on her not to marry him.她的家人给她很大的压力不让她嫁给他。
    • the use of the internet to put international pressure on authoritarian regimes利用因特网从国际上给独裁政权施加压力
under pressure
  1. if a liquid or a gas is kept under pressure, it is forced into a container so that when the container is opened, the liquid or gas escapes quickly(液体或气体)受压力,压缩
    • Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure.生啤酒在压力下从桶中抽出。
  2. being forced to do something被迫
    • The director is under increasing pressure to resign.主任面对被迫请辞的压力越来越大。
    • Hospital staff are coming under pressure to work longer hours.医院的工作人员正面临延长工作时间的压力。
    Extra Examples
    • The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates.英镑今天受到外币的压力,增加了利率上升的可能性。
    • Management is under pressure to set an example on pay restraint.资方受到压力,被要求为限薪作出表率。
    • Manufacturers are under pressure to put profit ahead of safety.制造商面临着将利润置于安全之上的压力。
    • The President is coming under pressure to call a referendum.总统面临着要求举行全民公决的压力。
  3. made to feel anxious about something you have to do承受着(急于完成某事的)压力
    • The team performs well under pressure.这个队在压力下表现良好。
    • He's felt under pressure since his wife had the operation.妻子做手术以来,他一直觉得压力很大。

pressure

verb
/ˈpreʃə(r)/
/ˈpreʃər/
[often passive] (especially North American English)
(British English also pressurize)
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they pressure
/ˈpreʃə(r)/
/ˈpreʃər/
he / she / it pressures
/ˈpreʃəz/
/ˈpreʃərz/
past simple pressured
/ˈpreʃəd/
/ˈpreʃərd/
past participle pressured
/ˈpreʃəd/
/ˈpreʃərd/
-ing form pressuring
/ˈpreʃərɪŋ/
/ˈpreʃərɪŋ/
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  1. to persuade somebody to do something, especially by making them feel that they have to or should do it逼迫;使迫不得已
    • pressure somebody No one has the right to pressure you. You can always say no.没人有权逼你,你什么时候都可以说“不”。
    • pressure somebody into (doing) something Don't let yourself be pressured into making a hasty decision.不要勉强自己仓促作决定。
    • pressure somebody to do something His father pressured him to accept a job in the bank.他父亲迫使他接受在银行的工作。
    Extra Examples
    • They're beginning a postcard campaign to pressure the Department of the Environment.他们正在发起一场明信片运动,向环境部施压。
    • He pressured her to take on more wealthy clients.他迫使她接受更多富有的客户。
    Topics Discussion and agreementc1
    Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, from Latin pressura, from press- ‘pressed’, from the verb premere.
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 687 COCA: 765
pressure

noun¹

1force produced by pressing擠壓產生的壓力ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRESSURE | PRESSURE + NOUN ADJECTIVEgentle, light輕微的壓力firm用力壓downward向下的壓力VERB + PRESSUREapply, exert, put加壓alleviate, reduce, relieve減輕壓力Reducing the swelling will relieve the pressure on her spine.消腫可以減輕對她脊椎的壓力。PRESSURE + NOUNsensor壓力傳感器Pressure sensors in the seats tell the system which ones aren't occupied.座位上的壓力傳感器告訴系統哪些座位上沒有人。
pressure

noun²

2force of a gas or liquid氣壓;液壓ADJECTIVE | PRESSURE + VERB | PRESSURE + NOUN ADJECTIVEelevated, high, low升高的壓力;高壓;低壓air, blood, water氣壓;血壓;水壓an instrument for measuring blood pressure測量血壓的儀器atmospheric, barometric大氣壓tyre/tire輪胎壓力PRESSURE + VERBbuild up, increase, rise壓力升高maintain壓力保持ease, fall壓力下降PRESSURE + NOUNgauge壓力計valve壓力閥cooker壓力鍋
pressure

noun³

3stress精神壓力ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRESSURE | PRESSURE + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEconsiderable, constant, intolerable, relentless, undue, unrelenting巨大的/不間斷的/難以忍受的/持續的/過度的/不緩解的壓力added, increased, increasing增加的壓力Retailers face added pressure to have the products available by Christmas.零售商還要額外面臨在聖誕節前備好那些商品的壓力。commercial, competitive, economic, financial, political, social商業/競爭/經濟/財政/政治/社會壓力The economic pressures on small businesses are intense.小企業的經濟壓力很大。external外部壓力His own desires conflict with external pressures to conform.他自己的慾望與要求他與大家保持一致的外部壓力相衝突。downward, upward向下的/向上的壓力This puts upward pressure on prices.這迫使價格上漲。VERB + PRESSUREplace sb under, put sb under置某人於壓力之下create製造壓力When more people move into an area, that creates pressures.當越來越多的人湧入一個地區,那就造成了壓力。cope with, handle, withstand應付/應對/頂住壓力escape, get away from躲避壓力It's an ideal place in which to relax and escape the pressures of modern life.那是放鬆身心、躲避現代生活壓力的理想地方。alleviate, ease, reduce, relieve減輕壓力They are looking for ways to ease the pressure of their stress-filled, competitive existence.他們正在想辦法給他們充滿壓力和競爭的生活減壓。heighten, intensify提高/加大壓力There is a constant drive to exploit workers and intensify the pressure of work.總是有人想要剝削工人和增加他們的工作壓力。PRESSURE + VERBbuild up, increase壓力增大PREPOSITIONunder pressure在壓力下He's felt under pressure since his wife had the operation.妻子做手術以來,他一直覺得壓力很大。pressure on對⋯的壓力There's a lot of pressure on the soldiers preparing for battle.準備奔赴戰場的士兵承受着很大的壓力。PHRASESpressure of work工作壓力The cruise was a welcome relief from the pressure of work.乘船遊覽是一種受歡迎的緩解工作壓力的方式。
pressure

noun⁴

4attempt to persuade/influence sb迫使人就範的力量ADJECTIVE | VERB + PRESSURE | PRESSURE + VERB | PRESSURE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEenormous, great, intense, strong, tremendous巨大的壓力;強大的壓力There is intense pressure on her to resign.要她辭職的壓力很大。growing, increased, increasing, mounting日益增大的壓力popular公眾的壓力The government bowed to popular pressure and repealed the law.政府屈於公眾的壓力廢除了這項法律。international國際壓力the use of the Internet to put international pressure on authoritarian regimes利用因特網從國際上給獨裁政權施加壓力peer, peer-group (especially BrE) 同輩壓力She started smoking because of peer pressure.她開始吸煙是由於受到同輩壓力的影響。VERB + PRESSUREbring to bear, exert, generate, place, put施加壓力This concession would not have happened but for the pressure that was brought to bear on the authorities.如果不是因為對當局施加了壓力,就不會有這一讓步。My parents never put any pressure on me to get a job.父母從來沒有催我找工作。place sb under, put sb under置某人於壓力之下be brought under, be under, come under, experience, face被迫;受到壓力;面對壓力Hospital staff are coming under pressure to work longer hours.醫院的工作人員正面臨延長工作時間的壓力。heighten, intensify加大壓力This has heightened pressure for economic sanctions against the regime.這一舉措加大了對該政權經濟制裁的壓力。resist, withstand頂住/承受壓力bow to, give in to, respond to屈服於壓力;對壓力作出反應The editor bowed to pressure from his staff, and the article was suppressed.主編屈從於編輯人員的壓力,沒有發表這篇文章。PRESSURE + VERBintensify, mount壓力增加PRESSURE + NOUNgroup壓力集團tactic壓力戰術Large companies were criticized for using pressure tactics against small suppliers.大公司因對小型供應商施加壓力而遭到批評。PREPOSITIONunder pressure在壓力之下Management is under pressure to set an example on pay restraint.資方受到壓力,被要求為限薪作出表率。pressure for對⋯的催促pressure for change in the country's economy敦促對國家經濟進行改革pressure from來自⋯的壓力pressure from religious groups來自宗教團體的壓力pressure on對⋯的壓力pressure on foreign diplomats對外國外交官的壓力PHRASESkeep the pressure on sb, keep up the pressure on sb, maintain the pressure on sb保持對某人的壓力Farmers need to keep (up) the pressure on Congress.農民們需要繼續對國會施加壓力。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 687 COCA: 765
pressure verb
press2
pressure noun
pressure1 (the pressures of work) pressure2 (the pressure to conform) weight (apply pressure to the wound) under pressure tense adj.
pressure2

noun

the pressures of work 工作压力the pressure to conform 守规矩的要求pressure ♦︎ force ♦︎ coercion ♦︎ compulsionThese are all words for the act of trying to make sb do sth, sometimes using threats or violence. 这些词均表示强迫、胁迫。SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺 下图显示这些词所表达强迫的程度
pressurecoercionforce
compulsion
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配pressure / compulsion on sbunder pressure / coercion / compulsionby force / coercion / compulsionpressure / compulsion to do sthphysical pressure / force / coercionlegal pressure / compulsionto use force / coercion pressure [uncountable] the act of trying to persuade or force sb to do sth 催促;要求;强迫The pressure for change continued to mount.改革的呼声持续高涨。My parents never put any pressure on me to work in the family business.父母从来不强迫我在家族企业中工作。Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure (= pressure to behave in the same way as others of your age).青少年可能觉得很难抗拒同龄人的压力。 force [uncountable] physical violence used to make sb do sth or to achieve sth 武力;暴力We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force.我们通过说服会比使用暴力获得多得多的成果。There were plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military action).曾经有武装夺权的计划。 see also force force verb coercion kəʊˈɜːʃn; NAmE koʊˈɜːrʒn [uncountable] (formal) the act of making sb do sth that they do not want to, using threats or force (通过威胁或武力的)强迫,胁迫His defence was that he was acting under coercion.他辩解说他这么做是被人胁迫的。 compulsion [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) strong pressure that makes sb do sth they do not want to do, especially sth they should do according to a law, rule or contract (尤指根据法律、规定或合同的)强迫,强制You are under no compulsion to pay.没有规定你要付款。There are no compulsions on students to attend classes.没有强制要求学生上课。 see also compel force verb , compulsory necessary
pressure1

noun

the pressures of work 工作压力the pressure to conform 守规矩的要求pressure ♦︎ stress ♦︎ tension ♦︎ strain ♦︎ demands ♦︎ heatThese are all words for the feelings of anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life. 这些词均表示生活的压力、紧张。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配to be under pressure / stress / strainpressure / stress / demands / heat on sbconsiderable pressure / stress / tension / strain / demandssocial / economic / financial pressure / stress / demandsto cause stress / tension / strainto cope with the pressure / stress / tension / strain / demandsto deal with / handle the pressure / stress / tension / demandsto relieve / release the pressure / stress / tension / strainto feel the pressure / tension / strain / heatto take the pressure / strain / heatto suffer from stress / tension pressure [uncountable] ( pressures [plural]) difficulties and feelings of anxiety that are caused by the need to achieve sth or to behave in a particular way 心理压力;紧张She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work.由于工作紧张,她不能出席。How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life?怎么会有人喜欢都市生活的压力呢? see also under pressure tense stress [uncountable, countable, usually plural] pressure or anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life 精神压力;心理负担;紧张emotional / mental stress情绪/精神压力stress-related illnesses与精神压力有关的疾病Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness.压力常常是患上慢性病的一个原因。She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life.她忍受不了公众人物生活的紧张和压力。 see also stressful stressful , stressed tense NOTE 辨析 Pressure or stress?It is common to say that sb is suffering from stress; pressure may be the thing that causes stress. 经常说suffer from stress,pressure也许是引发stress的原因。 tension [uncountable, countable, usually plural] a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax (情绪上的)紧张,烦躁She was suffering from nervous tension.她当时神经紧张。Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tensions.散步和游泳能很好地放松紧张情绪。 see also tense stressful , tense tense strain [uncountable, countable] pressure on sb/sth because they have too much to do or manage; the problems, worry or anxiety that this produces 压力;重负;重压之下出现的问题(或担忧、焦虑)Their marriage is under great strain at the moment.眼下他们的婚姻关系非常紧张。These repayments are putting a strain on our finances.偿还这些债务对我们的财务状况造成压力。Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you).别担心,我们来帮你分担一下压力。 see also strained stressful , strained tense demands [plural] things that sb/sth makes you do, especially things that are difficult or make you tired or worried (尤指困难或使人劳累、令人烦恼的)要求the demands of children / work照顾孩子/工作中的累人的事Flying makes enormous demands on pilots.飞行驾驶对飞行员要求很高。 heat [uncountable] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用于新闻) pressure on sb to do or achieve sth 压力;逼迫The heat is on now that the election is only a week away.离选举只有一个星期了,大家开始感觉到有压力了。Can she take the heat of this level of competition?她承受得了这种水平的比赛的压力吗?

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