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pressure

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈpreʃə(r)/
/ˈpreʃər/
Idioms
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    persuasion/force勸說；強迫

  1.  
     [uncountable] the act of trying to persuade or to force somebody to do something催促；要求；呼籲；強迫
    • pressure for something The pressure for change continued to mount.改革的呼聲持續高漲。
    • pressure on somebody We are determined to keep up the pressure on the other member states.我們決心繼續向其他成員國施壓。
    • pressure on somebody to do something There is intense pressure on her to resign.要她辭職的壓力很大。
    • pressure to do something In every society there is strong pressure to conform.每個社會都有強烈的從衆壓力。
    • Do you feel any pressure to dress in a certain way?穿成某種樣子會有壓力嗎？
    • We must bring pressure to bear on our government to reverse this decision.我們必須向我國政府施加壓力，迫使其改變這一決定。
    • pressure from somebody/something The company is facing increasing pressure from shareholders公司面臨着來自股東越來越大的壓力
    • The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do).政府最終向群衆的壓力低頭。
    see also peer pressure
    Extra Examples
    • pressure from religious groups來自宗教團體的壓力
    • pressure for change in the country's economy敦促對國家經濟進行改革
    • 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。
    • 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。
    • 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。
    • This concession would not have happened but for the pressure that was brought to bear on the authorities.如果不是因爲對當局施加了壓力，就不會有這一讓步。
    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緊張

  2.  
     [uncountable]
    (also pressures [plural])
    difficulties and worries that are caused by the need to achieve or to behave in a particular way心理壓力；緊張
    • You need to be able to handle pressure in this job.你要能應付這一工作的壓力。
    • pressure of something She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work.由於工作緊張，她不能出席。
    • How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life?怎麽會有人喜歡都市生活的壓力呢？
    • pressure on somebody The economic pressures on small businesses are intense.小企業的經濟壓力很大。
    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.由於工作緊張，她不能出席。
    • stress pressure or worry caused by the problems in somebody’s life:
      • stress-related illnesses與精神壓力有關的疾病
    pressure or stress?用 pressure 還是 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神經緊張
    • 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.我覺得照料四個孩子挺累的。
    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.他自己的欲望與要求他與大家保持一致的外部壓力相沖突。
    • 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。
    • 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。
    • 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。
    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
    3.

    when something presses擠壓時

  3.  
     [uncountable] the force or weight with which something presses against something else壓力；擠壓
    • The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding.護士壓住他的胳膊止血。
    • The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd.擁擠的人群把路障推倒了。
    • Last year he had brain surgery to relieve pressure from a blood clot.去年，他接受了腦部手術，以減輕血塊帶來的壓力。
    Extra Examples
    • 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。
    • Reducing the swelling will relieve the pressure on her spine.消腫可以減輕對她脊椎的壓力。
    • The door swung open beneath the gentle pressure of Jill's hand.吉爾用手輕輕一推，門就開了。
    Topics Physics and chemistryb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • gentle
    • light
    • firm
    • …
    verb + pressure
    • apply
    • exert
    • put
    • …
    pressure + noun
    • sensor
    See full entry
    4.

    of gas/liquid氣體；液體

  4.  
     [uncountable, countable] the force produced by a particular amount of gas or liquid in a container or a limited space; the amount of this壓力；壓強
    • air/water pressure空氣／水的壓力
    • Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly.要定期檢查輪胎的氣壓。
    • a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas)壓力計
    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
    5.

    effect on something

  5.  
     [uncountable] pressure (on something) the effect that something has on the way a situation develops, especially when this causes problems大氣壓
    • This puts upward pressure on prices.這迫使價格上漲。
    • The high unemployment rate was exerting downward pressure on wage growth.高失業率給工資增長帶來了下行壓力。
    • These measures are intended to relieve the pressure on the prison system.這些措施旨在減輕監獄系統的壓力。
    • They raised the starting threshold for income tax to ease the pressure on family budgets.他們提高了所得稅的起征點，以減輕家庭預算的壓力。
    6.

    of atmosphere大氣

  6. [uncountable] the force of the atmosphere on the earth’s surface大氣壓
    • A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country.一股高／低氣壓正經過這個國家。
    see also atmosphericTopics Weatherc2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • elevated
    • high
    • low
    • …
    pressure + verb
    • build up
    • increase
    • rise
    • …
    pressure + noun
    • gauge
    • valve
    • cooker
    • …
    See full entry
    7. 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強迫；促使；勸說
    • Advertisements put pressure on girls to be thin.廣告給女生壓力要瘦。
    Extra Examples
    • My parents never put any pressure on me to get a job.父母從來沒有催我找工作。
    • Her family put great pressure on her not to marry him.她的家人給她很大的壓力不讓她嫁給他。
    • 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
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（液體或氣體）受壓力，壓縮
    • Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure.生啤酒在壓力下從桶中抽出。
  2. being forced to do something被迫
    • The director is under increasing pressure to resign.主任面對被迫請辭的壓力越來越大。
    • 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。
    Extra Examples
    • The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates.英鎊今天受到外幣的壓力，增加了利率上升的可能性。
    • Management is under pressure to set an example on pay restraint.資方受到壓力，被要求爲限薪作出表率。
    • Manufacturers are under pressure to put profit ahead of safety.制造商面臨着將利潤置於安全之上的壓力。
    • The President is coming under pressure to call a referendum.總統面臨着要求舉行全民公決的壓力。
  3. made to feel anxious about something you have to do承受着（急於完成某事的）壓力
    • The team performs well under pressure.這個隊在壓力下表現良好。
    • 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

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.沒人有權逼你，你什麽時候都可以說“不”。
    • pressure somebody into (doing) something Don't let yourself be pressured into making a hasty decision.不要勉強自己倉促作決定。
    • pressure somebody to do something His father pressured him to accept a job in the bank.他父親迫使他接受在銀行的工作。
    Extra Examples
    • They're beginning a postcard campaign to pressure the Department of the Environment.他們正在發起一場明信片運動，向環境部施壓。
    • He pressured her to take on more wealthy clients.他迫使她接受更多富有的客戶。
    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 ADJECTIVE➤gentle, light輕微的壓力▸➤firm用力壓▸➤downward向下的壓力VERB + PRESSURE➤apply, 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 + NOUN➤sensor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 ADJECTIVE➤elevated, 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 + VERB➤build up, increase, rise壓力升高➤maintain壓力保持▸➤ease, fall壓力下降PRESSURE + NOUN➤gauge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 ADJECTIVE➤considerable, 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 + PRESSURE➤place 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 + VERB➤build up, increase壓力增大PREPOSITION➤under 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。PHRASES➤pressure 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 ADJECTIVE➤enormous, 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 + PRESSURE➤bring 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 + VERB➤intensify, mount壓力增加PRESSURE + NOUN➤group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。PREPOSITION➤under 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PHRASES➤keep 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
⇨ press 2pressure noun
⇨ pressure 1 (the pressures of work) ⇨ pressure 2 (the pressure to conform) ⇨ weight (apply pressure to the wound) ⇨ under pressure ⇨ tense adj.pressure2

noun

 the pressures of work 工作壓力the pressure to conform 守規矩的要求pressure ♦︎ force ♦︎ coercion ♦︎ compulsionThese are all words for the act of trying to make sb do sth, sometimes using threats or violence. 這些詞均表示強迫、脅迫。SYNONYM SCALE 詞義標尺 下圖顯示這些詞所表達強迫的程度
pressure➔coercion➔force
compulsion
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆pressure / compulsion on sb◆under pressure / coercion / compulsion◆by force / coercion / compulsion◆pressure / compulsion to do sth◆physical pressure / force / coercion◆legal pressure / compulsion◆to use force / coercion■ pressure [uncountable] the act of trying to persuade or force sb to do sth 催促；要求；強迫◆The pressure for change continued to mount.改革的呼聲持續高漲。◆My parents never put any pressure on me to work in the family business.父母從來不強迫我在家族企業中工作。◆Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure (= pressure to behave in the same way as others of your age).青少年可能覺得很難抗拒同齡人的壓力。■ 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.我們通過說服會比使用暴力獲得多得多的成果。◆There were plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military action).曾經有武裝奪權的計劃。  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 （通過威脅或武力的）強迫，脅迫◆His defence was that he was acting under coercion.他辯解說他這麽做是被人脅迫的。■ 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 （尤指根據法律、規定或合同的）強迫，強制◆You are under no compulsion to pay.沒有規定你要付款。◆There are no compulsions on students to attend classes.沒有強制要求學生上課。  see also compel ⇨ force verb , compulsory ⇨ necessary pressure1

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 the pressures of work 工作壓力the pressure to conform 守規矩的要求pressure ♦︎ stress ♦︎ tension ♦︎ strain ♦︎ demands ♦︎ heatThese are all words for the feelings of anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life. 這些詞均表示生活的壓力、緊張。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be under pressure / stress / strain◆pressure / stress / demands / heat on sb◆considerable pressure / stress / tension / strain / demands◆social / economic / financial pressure / stress / demands◆to cause stress / tension / strain◆to cope with the pressure / stress / tension / strain / demands◆to deal with / handle the pressure / stress / tension / demands◆to relieve / release the pressure / stress / tension / strain◆to feel the pressure / tension / strain / heat◆to take the pressure / strain / heat◆to 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 心理壓力；緊張◆She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work.由於工作緊張，她不能出席。◆How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life?怎麽會有人喜歡都市生活的壓力呢？   see also under pressure ⇨ tense ■ stress [uncountable, countable, usually plural] pressure or anxiety caused by the problems in sb's life 精神壓力；心理負擔；緊張◆emotional / mental stress情緒／精神壓力◆stress-related illnesses與精神壓力有關的疾病◆Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness.壓力常常是患上慢性病的一個原因。◆She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life.她忍受不了公衆人物生活的緊張和壓力。   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. 經常說suffer from stress，pressure也許是引發stress的原因。■ tension [uncountable, countable, usually plural] a feeling of anxiety and stress that makes it impossible to relax （情緒上的）緊張，煩躁◆She was suffering from nervous tension.她當時神經緊張。◆Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tensions.散步和遊泳能很好地放鬆緊張情緒。   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 壓力；重負；重壓之下出現的問題（或擔憂、焦慮）◆Their marriage is under great strain at the moment.眼下他們的婚姻關系非常緊張。◆These repayments are putting a strain on our finances.償還這些債務對我們的財務狀況造成壓力。◆Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you).别擔心，我們來幫你分擔一下壓力。  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 （尤指困難或使人勞累、令人煩惱的）要求◆the demands of children / work照顧孩子／工作中的累人的事◆Flying makes enormous demands on pilots.飛行駕駛對飛行員要求很高。■ heat [uncountable] (rather informal, especially journalism 尤用於新聞) pressure on sb to do or achieve sth 壓力；逼迫◆The heat is on now that the election is only a week away.離選舉只有一個星期了，大家開始感覺到有壓力了。◆Can she take the heat of this level of competition?她承受得了這種水平的比賽的壓力嗎？
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