squeeze的英文释义Noun 1. the act of gripping and pressing firmly;

he gave her cheek a playful squeeze2. a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

3. a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer;

increased expenses put a squeeze on profits4. (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend;

she was his main squeeze5. a twisting squeeze;

gave the wet cloth a wring6. an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

7. a tight or amorous embrace;

come here and give me a big hug8. the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space;

getting through that small opening was a tight squeezeVerb 1. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition;

crush an aluminum cansqueeze a lemon2. press firmly;

He squeezed my hand3. squeeze like a wedge into a tight space;

I squeezed myself into the corner4. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city";

He squeezed her for information5. obtain by coercion or intimidation;

They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company bossThey squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him6. press or force;

Stuff money into an envelopeShe thrust the letter into his hand7. squeeze tightly between the fingers;

He pinched her behindShe squeezed the bottle8. hug, usually with fondness;

Hug me, pleaseThey embraced9. squeeze or press together;

she compressed her lipsthe spasm contracted the muscle