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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3390 COCA: 2891

squeeze

1 squeeze /ˈskwiːz/ verb
squeezes; squeezed; squeezing
1 squeeze
/ˈskwiːz/
verb
squeezes; squeezed; squeezing
Learner's definition of SQUEEZE
: to press together the parts and especially the opposite sides of (something)挤;压;捏
[+ object]
[no object]
always followed by an adverb or preposition, [+ object] : to get or remove (something) by squeezing something挤出;压榨出
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
[+ object] : to pull back on (a gun's trigger) with your finger扣动(扳机)
see also squeeze off (below)
always followed by an adverb or preposition : to move into or through a small or crowded space挤入;塞进
[no object]
[+ object]
[+ object] : to barely succeed at getting or doing (something)好不容易取得;勉强成功
often + out
[+ object]
: to decrease the amount of (something, such as money)减少(金钱等)
: to cause financial problems for (a business or organization)给(企业或组织)造成财务困难
informal : to force (someone) to give you something or to do something by using threats or pressure敲诈勒索;榨取;强迫

squeeze in

[phrasal verb]
squeeze (someone or something) in or squeeze in (someone or something)
: to find time for (someone or something)(为某人或某事)挤出时间

squeeze off

[phrasal verb]
squeeze off (a round)
: to fire (a shot) by squeezing the trigger of a gun扣动扳机

squeeze out

[phrasal verb]
squeeze out (someone or something) or squeeze (someone or something) out
: to force (someone or something) out of a position, place, etc.挤走;把…挤出
2 squeeze /ˈskwiːz/ noun
plural squeezes
2 squeeze
/ˈskwiːz/
noun
plural squeezes
Learner's definition of SQUEEZE
[singular] : a situation in which people or things are crowded together拥挤;塞满
[count] : an act of squeezing something挤;压;捏usually singular通常用单数
[count] : a small amount that is gotten or removed from something (such as a piece of fruit) by squeezing it挤出的少量,榨出的一点(果汁等)often + of
[count] : a situation in which there is not enough of something紧缩;不足usually singular通常用单数
the squeeze informal : a situation that causes feelings of stress and pressure压力;紧张
[noncount] chiefly US slang : a romantic partner : a boyfriend or girlfriend男朋友;女朋友
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3390 COCA: 2891

squeeze

1 of 2

verb

squeezed; squeezing

transitive verb

1
a
: to exert pressure especially on opposite sides of : compress
b
: to extract or emit under pressure
c
: to force or thrust by compression
2
a(1)
: to get by extortion
(2)
: to deprive by extortion
b
: to cause economic hardship to
c
: to reduce the amount of
squeezes profits
3
: to crowd into a limited area
4
: to gain or win by a narrow margin
5
: to force (another player) to discard in bridge so as to unguard a suit
6
: to score by means of a squeeze play

intransitive verb

1
: to give way before pressure
2
: to exert pressure
also : to practice extortion or oppression
3
: to force one's way
squeeze through a door
4
: to pass, win, or get by narrowly
squeezability noun
squeezable adjective
squeezer noun

squeeze

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: an act or instance of squeezing : compression
b
: handclasp
also : embrace
2
a
: a quantity squeezed out from something
a squeeze of lemon
b
: a group crowded together : crowd
3
: a profit taken by a middleman on goods or transactions
4
: a financial pressure caused by narrowing margins or by shortages
5
: a forced discard in bridge
6
7
slang : a romantic partner
she's my main squeeze

Example Sentences

Verb He lightly squeezed her hand and smiled. Gently squeeze the fruit to see if it's ripe. Hold it securely but don't squeeze too hard. He squeezed the juice from the orange. Noun Fifty guests will be a bit of a squeeze. It'll be a tight squeeze, but we can all fit. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The company also plans to use the gas to squeeze more oil from underground. Benoît Morenne, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Now stand and squeeze your glutes; this will propel the bell forward. Men's Health, 9 Sep. 2022 Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara took a 4-3 lead into the fifth and retired the first two batters before Kyle Schwarber hit a can-of-corn fly to Bleday that the outfielder failed to squeeze with his glove. Dan Gelston, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 During her first year in office, Bass plans to squeeze current homelessness programs to expand interim and permanent housing for more than 17,000 people, at a cost of $292 million. Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 But the current implementation is less than ideal, as Apple has to squeeze the indicator inside a small battery icon. Chris Smith, BGR, 5 Sep. 2022 Those warmer temperatures let farmers squeeze in a fall planting of one crop — usually winter wheat — that is dormant over the winter and then grows and can be harvested in late spring, just as farmers plant a second crop — typically soybeans. Scott Mcfetridge, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Grip and squeeze the bottle and water will flow into the bowl that’s attached at the top. Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 To check your avocados for ripeness, cradle one in the palm of your hand and gently squeeze rather than poking it with your thumb or finger (this can cause bruising). Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2022
Noun
Serve warm as a side dish, or use a bit of that hot sauce and some mayonnaise mixed together with a squeeze of lime to make a quick sauce. Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 McCartney gave her a warm smile and a squeeze of the hand. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Earned More Than 65,000 Five-Star Reviews With only a gentle squeeze, this spray bottle releases a stream of fine mist that lasts for 1.2 seconds. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run with a safety squeeze in the ninth inning and hit his first career homer with New York, sending the AL East-leading Yankees past the Red Sox 3-2 on Saturday night for just their second win in 10 games. Ken Powtak, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2022 Wall Street is also preparing for the latest round of corporate earnings in the next few weeks, which will help paint a clearer picture of how companies are dealing with the squeeze from rising costs and consumers curtailing some spending. CBS News, 28 June 2022 The cuisine is perfectly simplistic—fish filets with a squeeze of lemon. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 June 2022 Or, for how to make a chocolate milkshake richer, blend in a squeeze of chocolate syrup. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 To serve, stuff warm tortillas with fish and slaw and a squeeze of fresh lime. People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

alteration of obsolete English quease, from Middle English queysen, from Old English cwȳsan; akin to Icelandic kveisa stomach cramps

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1601, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of squeeze was circa 1601
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3390 COCA: 2891
squeeze

noun¹

1pressing with fingers用手指壓ADJECTIVE | VERB + SQUEEZE | PHRASES ADJECTIVEaffectionate親切的揑手comforting, reassuring安撫的/安慰的揑手gentle, little, quick輕柔的/輕輕的/匆匆的揑手He gave her hand a gentle squeeze.他輕輕地揑了下她的手。VERB + SQUEEZEgive sb揑某人的手He gave his mother a comforting squeeze as he left.他離開時揑了下母親的手,讓她放心。PHRASESsqueeze of緊握⋯A squeeze of her hand reassured him.握着她的手讓他覺着安心。
squeeze

noun²

2in a small space小空間ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEtight擁擠There were six of us in the car and it was a tight squeeze.車裏坐了我們 6 個人,擠得要命。PREPOSITIONat a squeeze (BrE) 擠一擠We can get six in the car at a squeeze.擠一下車裏可以坐下 6 個人。in a squeeze (NAmE) 人滿為患Hospitals have been in a squeeze for some time.醫院裏人滿為患,已經有一段時間了。PHRASESa bit of a squeeze有點兒擠
squeeze

noun³

3reduction in money金錢的減少ADJECTIVE | VERB + SQUEEZE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEcash, credit, economic, financial, profit (especially NAmE) 通貨緊縮;信貸緊縮;經濟緊縮;財政緊縮;利潤縮減VERB + SQUEEZEfeel感到拮据All manufacturers are feeling the squeeze.所有廠商都感到資金緊張。put對⋯施加壓力The government is trying to put the squeeze on high earners.政府正設法對高收入者施加壓力。PREPOSITIONsqueeze on在⋯上的縮減a squeeze on spending縮減開支
squeeze

verb¹

1press sth hard用力擠壓ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBhard, tightly用力擠gently, lightly輕輕地揑'I know,' she said, squeezing his hand gently.“我知道。”她輕輕揑了揑他的手說道。together擠壓在一起His legs were squeezed together.他雙腿緊緊並攏。PREPOSITIONfrom從⋯擠出to squeeze the juice from a lemon榨檸檬汁out of從⋯擠出來I squeezed the last bit of toothpaste out of the tube.我從牙膏管裏擠出最後一點兒牙膏。PHRASESfreshly squeezed剛榨出來的freshly squeezed orange juice新榨的橘子汁
squeeze

verb²

2limit the money available限制可獲得的錢ADVERBhard大大壓縮High interest rates have squeezed the industry hard.高利率使得這個行業舉步維艱。

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