[VERB 动词]压；按；挤；推 If you press something somewhere, you push it firmly against something else.
[V n against n]
[V n prep]
He pressed his back against the door...
他后背紧紧靠在门上。
They pressed the silver knife into the cake.
他们拿银制餐刀切入蛋糕。
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[VERB 动词]按，揿（按钮或开关） If you press a button or switch, you push it with your finger in order to make a machine or device work.
[V n]
[usu sing]
Drago pressed a button and the door closed...
德拉戈按了一个按钮，然后门就关上了。
There was no-one at the reception desk, so he pressed a bell for service.
接待处一个人也没有，于是他按了服务铃。
Press is also a noun.
...a TV which rises from a table at the press of a button.
只要按下按钮就从桌子上升起的电视机
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[VERB 动词]用力按；用力挤压；用力踩 If you press something or press down on it, you push hard against it with your foot or hand.
[V n]
[V adv]
[Also V on n]
The engine stalled. He pressed the accelerator hard...
发动机熄火了。他用力踩油门。
She stood up and leaned forward with her hands pressing down on the desk.
她站起来，双手撑在桌子上，身体向前倾。
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[VERB 动词]极力要求 If you press for something, you try hard to persuade someone to give it to you or to agree to it.
[V for n]
[V for n to-inf]
Police might now press for changes in the law...
警方现在可能竭力要求修改法律。
They had pressed for their children to be taught French.
他们极力要求给他们的孩子教授法语。
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[VERB 动词]催促；敦促；竭力劝说 If you press someone, you try hard to persuade them to do something.
[V n to-inf]
[be V-ed for/about n]
[Also V n into n/-ing]
Trade unions are pressing him to stand firm...
各工会正在竭力劝说他坚定立场。
Mr King seems certain to be pressed for further details...
看来人们一定会竭力要求金先生提供进一步的细节。
She smiles coyly when pressed about her private life.
当人们追问她的私生活时，她羞涩地笑了笑。
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[VERB 动词]坚持；强调 If someone presses their claim, demand, or point, they state it in a very forceful way.
[V n]
The protest campaign has used mass strikes and demonstrations to press its demands...
抗议活动通过大规模罢工和示威游行来向当局提出诉求。
His officials have visited Washington to press their case for economic aid.
他的官员们已经访问了华盛顿，竭力要求得到经济援助。
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[VERB 动词]困扰；严重影响 If an unpleasant feeling or worry presses on you, it affects you very much or you are always thinking about it.
[V on n]
The weight of irrational guilt pressed on her...
无端的负罪感压得她喘不过气来。
Right now, I've got other problems that are pressing on me.
现在又有其他一些问题困扰着我。
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[VERB 动词]硬给；强加于 If you press something on someone, you give it to them and insist that they take it.
[V n on n]
All I had was money, which I pressed on her reluctant mother...
我就只有钱了，她母亲虽然不愿接受，我还是硬塞给了她。
Food and cigarettes were pressed on him.
别人硬塞给他一些食品和香烟。
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[VERB 动词]熨烫；熨平 If you press clothes, you iron them in order to get rid of the creases.
[V n]
[V-ed]
Vera pressed his shirt...
薇拉把他的衬衫熨平了。
There's a couple of dresses to be pressed.
还有几件衣服要熨。
...clean, neatly pressed, conservative clothes.
干干净净、熨烫平整的式样保守的衣服
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[VERB 动词]榨取，压榨，挤压（水果或蔬菜） If you press fruits or vegetables, you squeeze them or crush them, usually in order to extract the juice.
[be V-ed]
[V n]
[V-ed]
The grapes are hand-picked and pressed...
这些葡萄是精心挑选用来榨汁的。
I pressed the juice of half a lemon into a glass of water.
我用手将半个柠檬的汁挤入一杯水中。
...1 clove fresh garlic, pressed or diced.
一瓣新鲜的大蒜，拍碎或切成丁
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[N-SING-COLL 单数集合名词]报纸；报刊 Newspapers are referred to as the press .
[the N]
Today the British press is full of articles on India's new prime minister...
今天英国的报纸上登满了关于印度新任总理的文章。
...freedom of the Press...
新闻自由
Press reports revealed that ozone levels in the upper atmosphere fell during the past month.
新闻报道透露上层大气的臭氧浓度在上个月有所下降。
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[N-SING-COLL 单数集合名词]新闻记者 Journalists are referred to as the press .
[the N]
Christie looked relaxed and calm as he faced the press afterwards...
后来面对记者的时候，克里斯蒂显得放松而镇静。
A meeting was promised, but the Press was not admitted.
承诺将召开一次会议，但是不允许记者到场。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]印刷机 A press or a printing press is a machine used for printing things such as books and newspapers.
...the invention of the printing press...
印刷机的发明
He was writing the book up to the moment the presses rolled.
直到付梓的那一刻他才完稿。
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See also:
pressed
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[PHRASE 短语]（尤指在报纸、电视或广播上）受到批评/得到好评 If someone or something gets a bad press, they are criticized, especially in the newspapers, on television, or on radio. If they get a good press, they are praised.
[V inflects]
...the bad press that career women consistently get in this country...
该国职业女性一直受到的舆论上的苛评
Men get more bad press in her new novel.
在她的新小说中，男人受到了更多的谴责。
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[PHRASE 短语]控告；提起诉讼 If you press charges against someone, you make an official accusation against them which has to be decided in a court of law.
[V inflects]
I could have pressed charges against him...
我本可以起诉他。
Police have announced they will not be pressing charges.
警方已宣布不会提起诉讼。
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[PHRASE 短语]付印；开印 When a newspaper or magazine goes to press, it starts being printed.
[V inflects]
We check prices at the time of going to press...
我们会在付印的时候核对价格。
As this column went to press, I learnt that the man had died.
当这个专栏开印的时候，我才知道那个人已经死了。
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[PHRASE 短语]暂时使用；临时任用 To press someone or something into service means to use them temporarily for a particular purpose.
[V inflects]
The local bar has been pressed into service as a school...
当地的酒吧被暂时用作学校。
Kenny had been pressed into service to guard the door.
肯尼被临时雇来看门。
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press ahead
press on
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presspressespressedpressingnoun★ _crushing_kitchenutensils_comp.jpg _garlicpress.jpg newspapers 报章1★(oftenthe Press )[singular + singular or plural verb ]newspapers and magazines 报章杂志；报刊；印刷媒体◆the local/national/foreign press地方╱全国╱外国报刊◆the popular/tabloid press(= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people)通俗报刊；小报◆The story was reported in the pressand on television. 这件事已在报刊和电视上报道了。◆the music/sporting press(= newspapers and magazines about music/sport)音乐╱体育报刊◆Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale.与美国不同，英国报刊都是行销全国的。◆the freedom of the Press/press freedom(= the freedom to report any events and express opinions)新闻自由◆The event is bound to attract wide press coverage(= it will be written about in many newspapers).这个事件一定会在各报刊广泛报道。☞see also
gutter press
2★the press,the Press[singular + singular or plural verb ]the journalists and photographers who work for newspapers and magazines 记者；新闻工作者；新闻界◆The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial.庭审谢绝新闻采访。3[singular , uncountable ]the type or amount of reports that newspapers write about sb/sth 报道；评论◆The airline has had a bad pressrecently (= journalists have written unpleasant things about it).这家航空公司最近受到新闻界的责难。publishing/printing 出版；印刷4[countable , uncountable ]a machine for printing books, newspapers, etc; the process of printing them 印刷机；印刷◆We were able to watch the books rolling off the presses.我们可以看到书本从印刷机上源源不断地印出。◆These prices are correct at the time of going to press.这些价格在付印时是准确无误的。◆a story that is hot off the press(= has just appeared in the newspapers)刚刚见报的新闻报道☞see also
printing press
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stop press
5[countable ]a business that prints and publishes books 出版社；印刷所◆Oxford University Press牛津大学出版社equipment for pressing 挤压设备6[countable ]( especially in compounds 尤用于构成复合词) a piece of equipment that is used for creating pressure on things, to make them flat or to get liquid from them 压平机；压榨机；榨汁机◆a trouser press裤腿压折机◆a garlic press压蒜器act of pushing 推压7[countable , usually singular ]an act of pushing sth with your hand or with a tool that you are holding 挤压；推；按◆He gave the bell another press.他又按了一下铃。◆Those shirts need a press (= with an iron).这些衬衣需要熨一熨。crowd 群集8[singular ]a large number of people or things competing for space or movement 拥挤的人群（或大批事物）SYN
throng
◆the press of bodies all moving the same way拥向同一方向的人群cupboard 橱柜9[countable ]( IrishE,ScotE) a large cupboard, usually with shelves, for holding clothes, books, etc. （分层）大壁橱，衣柜，书柜，碗柜verb★ _squeeze_comp.jpg _press.jpg push/squeeze 推；挤1★[transitive , intransitive ]to push sth closely and firmly against sth; to be pushed in this way （被）压，挤，推，施加压力presssth/sb/yourself against sth ◆She pressed her face against the window.她把脸贴在窗子上。presssth to sth ◆He pressed a handkerchief to his nose.他用手绢捂住鼻子。presssth together ◆She pressed her lips together.她紧抿着双唇。pressagainst sth ◆His body was pressing against hers.他的身体紧贴着她。2★[transitive , intransitive ]to push or squeeze part of a device, etc. in order to make it work 按，压（使启动）presssth ◆to press a button/switch/key按下按钮╱开关；按键presssth + adj. ◆He pressed the lid firmly shut.他把盖子盖得紧紧的。(+ adv./prep.)◆Press here to open.请按此处打开。◆She pressed down hard on the gas pedal.她用力踩下油门踏板。3[transitive ]presssth into/onto sth to put sth in a place by pushing it firmly 将…塞进；把…按入◆He pressed a coin into her hand and moved on.他把一枚硬币塞进她手里，然后继续向前走。4[transitive ]presssth to squeeze sb's hand or arm, especially as a sign of affection （深情地）紧握（某人的手或臂）5[intransitive ]+ adv./prep.(of people in a crowd 人群)to move in the direction mentioned by pushing （向…）拥挤，推搡着移动◆The photographers pressed around the royal visitors.摄影记者们在王室贵宾周围挤来挤去。◆( figurative) A host of unwelcome thoughts were pressing in on him.一大堆恼人的心事涌上他的心头。try to persuade 劝说6[transitive ]to make strong efforts to persuade or force sb to do sth 催促；敦促；逼迫SYN
push
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presssb ◆If pressed,he will admit that he knew about the affair. 如果逼问他，他就会承认对此事知情。presssb for sth ◆The bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.银行正在催我们偿还贷款。presssb to do sth ◆They are pressing us to make a quick decision.他们正催促我们尽快做决定。presssb into sth/into doing sth ◆Don't let yourself be pressed into doing something you don't like.不要勉强自己做不喜欢的事情。point/claim/case 观点；要求；事情7[transitive ]presssth to express or repeat sth with force 坚持；反复强调◆I don't want to press the point,but you do owe me $200. 我不想老提这一点，但你确实欠我 200 元钱。◆She is still pressing her claimfor compensation. 她仍然坚持索赔。◆They were determined to press their caseat the highest level. 他们决心把事情闹到最高层。make flat/smooth 弄平8[transitive ]to make sth flat or smooth by using force or putting sth heavy on top 把…压平；压扁presssth ◆pressed flowers (= pressed between the pages of a book)夹在书页中间压扁的花presssth + adj. ◆Press the soil flat with the back of a spade.用铁锹背面把土拍平。9[transitive ]presssth to make clothes smooth using a hot iron 熨平；烫平SYN
iron
◆My suit needs pressing.我的西服该熨了。fruit/vegetables 蔬果10[transitive ]presssth to squeeze the juice out of fruit or vegetables by using force or weight 把…榨汁；压榨metal 金属11[transitive ]to make sth from a material, using pressure 把…压成；压制presssth ◆to press a CD压制一张光盘presssth from/out of sth ◆The car bodies are pressed out of sheets of metal.汽车车身是用板金压制成的。IDIOMSˌpress (the) ˈflesh( informal) (of a famous person or politician 名人或政治人物)to say hello to people by shaking hands 和群众握手致意ˌpress sth ˈhometo get as much advantage as possible from a situation by attacking or arguing in a determined way 坚持不懈；争辩到底◆to press home an attack/an argument/a point把进攻╱论证╱论点坚持到底◆Simon saw she was hesitating and pressed home his advantage.西蒙见她犹豫不决，便趁机占尽优势。ˌpress sb/sth into ˈserviceto use sb/sth for a purpose that they were not trained or intended for because there is nobody or nothing else available 姑且使用；临时凑合◆Every type of boat was pressed into service to rescue passengers from the sinking ferry.为了营救下沉渡轮上的旅客，各类船只都被临时征用了。☞more at
button
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charge
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PHRASAL VERBSˌpress aˈhead/ˈon (with sth)to continue doing sth in a determined way; to hurry forward 坚决继续进行；匆忙前进；加紧◆The company is pressing ahead with its plans for a new warehouse.这家公司正加紧推动设置新仓库的计划。◆‘Shall we stay here for the night?’ ‘No, let's press on.’“我们今晚在这里住下好吗？”“不，咱们继续走。”ˈpress for sthto keep asking for sth 不断要求SYN
demand
,
push for
◆They continued to press for a change in the law.他们不断要求修改这项法律。ˈpress sth on sbto try to make sb accept sth, especially food or drink, although they may not want it 勉强某人接受；促某人吃（或喝）◆She kept pressing cake on us.她非要我们吃蛋糕不可。press/pres; NAmEpres/
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1newsa)the press people who write reports for newspapers, radio, or television: the freedom of the press The press has been very nasty about him.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• The press is usually followed by a singular verb: · The press does not always report the whole story.• In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The press do not always report the whole story.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNSb)reports in newspapers and on radio and television: To judge from the press, the concert was a great success.press reports The band has received good press coverage (=the reports written about something in newspapers).local/national etc press The story was widely covered in the national press.tabloid/popular etc press2get/be given a bad press to be criticized in the newspapers or on radio or television: The government's policy on mental health care is getting an increasingly bad press.3get/have a good press to be praised in the newspapers or on radio or television: Our recycling policy is getting a good press.4printing [countable]a)a business that prints and sometimes also sells books: the Clarendon Pressb) (also printing press) a machine that prints books, newspapers, or magazines5machine [countable] a piece of equipment used to put weight on something in order to make it flat or to force liquid out of it: a trouser press a flower press6push [countable, usually singular] especially British English a light steady push against something small: Give the button another press.7go to press if a newspaper, magazine, or book goes to press, it begins to be printed: All information was correct at the time we went to press.8crowd [singular + of] especially British English a crowd of people pushing against each otherCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + pressthe national press· There was very little about the incident in the national press.the local press· Evening classes are advertised in the local press.the British/American etc press· The British press have blamed other countries for North Sea pollution.the foreign press· African countries want the foreign press to report African affairs.the quality press (=newspapers intended for educated people)· The book received excellent reviews in the quality press.the tabloid/popular press (=popular newspapers that have a lot of news about famous people etc, rather than serious news)· He regularly appeared in the tabloid press alongside well-known actresses.the gutter press British English (=newspapers that print shocking stories about people’s private lives)· The gutter press enjoyed printing the sensational story.a free press (=reporters whose reports are not restricted by the government)· I am glad that we have a free press in this country.verbstalk/speak to the press· He is reluctant to talk to the press.tell the press something· ‘It was a really tough decision,’ she told the press.leak something to the press (=give them secret information in an unofficial way)· The confidential report was leaked to the press.press + NOUNpress reports· According to press reports, he was suffering from exhaustion.press coverage (=articles in newspapers)· The event received a lot of press coverage.a press photographer· A group of press photographers was waiting for her outside.
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1against something [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to push something firmly against a surfaceSYN push: Manville kept his back pressed flat against the wall. She pressed the gas pedal and the car leapt forwards. He pressed a card into her hand before leaving.2button [transitive] to push a button, switch etc to make a machine start, a bell ring etcSYN push: Lily pressed the switch and plunged the room into darkness. Press control, alt, delete to log on to the computer.3clothes [transitive] to make clothes smooth using a hot ironSYN iron: I’ll need to press my suit.4crowd [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move in a particular direction by pushing: The car rocked as the crowd pressed hard against it.5persuade [intransitive, transitive] to try hard to persuade someone to do something, especially by asking them many times: I felt that if I had pressed him he would have lent me the money.press somebody to do something The police pressed her to remember all the details.press somebody for something The manufacturers are pressing the government for action.press for We must continue to press for full equality. I was pressing my claim for custody of the child.6heavy weight [transitive] to put pressure or a weight on something to make it flat, crush it etc: pressed flowers At this stage the grapes have to be pressed.7hold somebody/something close [transitive] to hold someone or something close to youpress somebody/something to you He reached out and pressed her to him.8press somebody’s hand/arm to hold someone’s hand or arm tightly for a short time, to show friendship, sympathy etc: Sometimes he was too ill to speak, and just pressed my hand.9press charges to say officially that someone has done something illegal and must go to court10be pressed for time/cash etc to not have enough time, money etc: a government department that is pressed for both time and money11give [transitive] to offer something to someone and try to make them take itpress something on somebody I pressed money on him, but he refused to take it.12exercise [transitive] to push a weight up from your chest using only your arms, without moving your legs or feet13press somebody/something into service to persuade someone to help you, or to use something to help you do something because of an unexpected problem or need: The army was pressed into service to fight the fires.14press the flesh to shake hands with a lot of people – used humorously: The president reached into the crowd to press the flesh.15press something homea)to push something into its place: Jane slammed the door and pressed the bolt home.b)to repeat or emphasize something, so that people remember it: He decided it was time to press his point home.16press home your advantage to try to succeed completely, using an advantage that you have gained17record [transitive] to make a copy of a record,CD etc → be hard pressed to do something
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THESAURUSpress to push something down or against a surface with your fingers or foot: · The doctor gently pressed her stomach.· To move forward, press the accelerator.· I pressed ‘delete’ and started again.squeeze to press something inwards from both sides: · It’s one of those balls that make a funny noise when you squeeze it.· Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the sauce.squash to press something against a surface accidentally and damage it by making it flat: · Don’t squash the tomatoes.· He sat on my hat and squashed it.crush to press something very hard so that it breaks into very small pieces, or is very badly damaged: · Crush two cloves of garlic.· The front of the car was completely crushed in the crash.mash to press cooked vegetables or fruit until they are soft and smooth: · Mash the potatoes while they are warm.· Babies love mashed bananas.grind to press something solid until it becomes a powder, using a machine or tool: · the machine that grinds the corn· freshly ground coffeepress on (also press ahead phrasal verb) to continue doing something, especially working, in a determined way: We’ll talk about your suggestion later – now let’s just press on.press on with Shall we press ahead with the minutes of the last meeting?
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