compress
- v.压缩(文件等);(被)压紧;浓缩;精简
- n.(止血、减痛等的)敷布，压布
派生词： compression n. 过去式： compressed 现在分词： compressing 过去分词： compressed 第三人称单数： compresses
com- 共同,一起 + press 按,压
compressverb
（被）压紧，压缩
to press or squeeze sth together or into a smaller space; to be pressed or squeezed in this way
compressed air/gas
压缩空气 / 气体
Her lips compressed into a thin line.
她的双唇抿成了一道缝。
精简；浓缩；压缩
to reduce sth and fit it into a smaller space or amount of time
The main arguments were compressed into one chapter.
主要的论证被压缩进了一个章节。
压缩（文件等）
to make computer files, etc. smaller so that they use less space on a disk, etc.
the compression of air
空气的压缩
data compression
数据压缩
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（止血、减痛等的）敷布，压布
a cloth that is pressed onto a part of the body to stop the loss of blood, reduce pain, etc.
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V-ERG (使)压紧;(使)压缩
When you compress something or when it compresses, it is pressed or squeezed so that it takes up less space.Poor posture, sitting or walking slouched over, compresses the body's organs...
坐着或者走路的时候低头垂肩，这种不正确的姿势会压迫体内的器官。
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The compression of the wood is easily achieved.
木头很容易压紧。
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VERB 使简练;缩短
If you compress something such as a piece of writing or a description, you make it shorter.He never understood how to organize or compress large masses of material...
他从来就不懂如何对大篇的材料进行整理或精简。
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VERB 压缩，缩短(时间)
If an event is compressed into a short space of time, it is given less time to happen than normal or previously.The four debates will be compressed into an unprecedentedly short eight-day period...
这4场辩论将被压缩到短短8天的时间，这是前所未有的。
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N-COUNT (用以退烧的)敷布，压布
A compress is a pad of wet or dry cloth pressed on part of a patient's body to reduce fever.Sore throats may be relieved by cold compresses.
喉咙痛用冷敷布敷一下可能会好一些。
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- a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
verb
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- squeeze or press together
- she compressed her lips
- the spasm contracted the muscle
- Synonym: constrict squeeze compact contract press
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- make more compact by or as if by pressing
- compress the data
- Synonym: compact pack together
数据来源：WordNet
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Firmly compress the soil in the pot so that the plant is secure .
把盆里的泥土压紧，这样就能使植株固定。
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It can be used to compress a package , making more cargo fit in a carrier .
它可以用来压紧包裹，使得一件行李中装进更多的东西。
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The main arguments were compressed into one chapter .
主要的论证被压缩进了一个章节。
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Her lips compressed into a thin line .
她的双唇抿成了一道缝。
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All those three books are compacted and compressed into one book .
那三本书的内容全都压缩进一本书了。
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Some courses such as engineering had to be compressed .
有些课程，比如工程学，必须减少课时。
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He never understood how to organize or compress large masses of material
他从来就不懂如何对大篇的材料进行整理或精简。
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Jets of compressed air gave the aircraft lateral and directional stability .
压缩空气的喷吐使飞机的左右和前后都能保持稳定。
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Air will compress but the brake fluid won 't.
空气会压缩，但是刹车油不会。
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You can compress huge amounts of data on to a CD-ROM.
可以把大量的数据压缩到一张CD-ROM上。
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The compressed gas is cooled and condenses into a liquid
压缩气体经冷却凝结成液态。
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The four debates will be compressed into an unprecedentedly short eight-day period
这4场辩论将被压缩到短短8天的时间，这是前所未有的。
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The panelists are left to compress their inquiries into one good zinger of a question
专家讨论小组的成员剩下的工作就是将他们的质询精简成一个精妙的问题。
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Sore throats may be relieved by cold compresses .
喉咙痛用冷敷布敷一下可能会好一些。
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Poor posture , sitting or walking slouched over , compresses the body 's organs
坐着或者走路的时候低头垂肩，这种不正确的姿势会压迫体内的器官。
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When you download the font it may be in a compressed format , such as a zip file .
下载的字体可能为压缩格式，如压缩文件包。
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This material compresses well and then expands rapidly .
这种材料便于压缩，张开时速度又快。
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Snow falling on the mountainsides is compressed into ice .
山坡上的积雪被压成了冰。
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Apply hot compresses to a boil .
用热敷布把脓肿包住。
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He compressed cotton into bales .
他将棉花压紧打成棉花包。
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Now he knows his way around the boat , sir , he knows the engines , the compressed air system , the batteries , all that .
长官，他对舰上的事是懂的，像机器、空气压缩系统、电池组什么的，他全懂。
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Jets of compressed air lift the hovercraft off the ground , and flexible skirts around the craft retain the air cushion , and help to keep it stable .
压缩空气的喷射气流将气垫船浮在地面上，船的四周有柔性围裙来维持气垫并使气垫船稳定。
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A cold compress often alleviates pain .
冷敷常会减轻疼痛。
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The compressed symbol allowed the transcriber to complete the letter in a single stroke .
这个压扁的符号让誊写者用单笔划结束书信。
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Encrypt and compress individual files and folders . The program is compact , efficient and user friendly .
加密和压缩的个人档案和folders.the计划是紧凑，高效和用户友好
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For recent injuries such as sprains and headaches , cold compresses are recommended .
对最近的一些伤病，例如扭伤和头痛，建议进行冷敷。
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Use : That is a padhesive with the powder Diecty , Compress tablets and replenisher , Disinteante , adhesive of the capsula .
用途：本品主要用作药物固体制剂，全粉末直接压片的干燥粘合剂，胶囊填充剂，崩解剂，湿法造粒粘合剂和着色的延展剂。
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Like all quick fixes , however , shapewear has its downside , some medical experts suggesting that it may not be particularly healthy as it compresses internal organs and can cause digestive problems .
不过，跟所有快速解决问题的方式一样，塑形内衣也有其不利之处。有些医疗专家表示，塑形内衣不是很健康，因为穿着时会积压内脏，并导致消化系统疾病。
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The technology and application in optimizing the air compressed system
压缩空气系统优化技术及其应用
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Analysis of Several Problems About Supply of Compressed Natural Gas
压缩天然气供应若干问题的分析
指某个人或物体在某一表面上施压。
He pressed the gas pedal, but the car didn't move.
他踩下油门，但是汽车没有动。
Don't press your face against the dusty window!
窗子上都是灰，别把脸贴在上面！
Press shift to switch languages.
按下shift键切换语言。
指外部因素使某物体积变小。
This material compresses well and then expands rapidly.
这种材料便于压缩，张开时速度又快。
Snow falling on the mountainsides is compressed into ice.
山坡上的积雪被压成了冰。
指将某物压扁，常含压碎或压坏之意。
She won't wear a hat even in winter in case her hair is squashed down by it.
即使在冬天她也不会戴帽子，她怕头发被帽子压瘪了。
There were too many people on the bus and so the cake got a bit squashed.
公交车上人很多，所以蛋糕受了些挤压。
指用手或手指用力捏紧某物，也指挤出液体。
Don't squeeze the trigger until you see the signal.
没看到信号之前不要扣动扳机。
She squeezed his hand and left.
她捏捏他的手，然后离开了。
Squeeze a bit of orange juice onto the meatballs.
往肉丸子上挤点橙子汁。