squeeze
Prononciation : [skwiːz]
Contexte : « physical action »
(verb) to use your hands to press something tightly. For example, when you hold a juice box and press it to drink, you are squeezing it.
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She squeezed the lemon to get juice for her drink.
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He couldn't squeeze the orange because it was too hard.
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Can you squeeze the toothpaste from the tube easily?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) to cause someone to feel pressure or stress. It’s like when you feel worried about something important and it feels heavy on your heart.
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The strict deadline squeezed her to work harder on the project.
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He didn't feel squeezed at all; he was relaxed and didn't have any pressure.
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Do you feel squeezed by your homework this week?
Contexte : « physical action »
(noun) the act of pressing something tightly. It can refer to how hard you press something with your hands.
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The squeeze of the toy made a funny noise.
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There was no squeeze at all; the toy was too loose to make a sound.
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Did you feel the squeeze of the grip on the toy?
Contexte : « situation »
(noun) a difficult situation where someone feels pressured or stressed. It’s like being stuck in a tough spot with no easy way out.
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Her financial squeeze encouraged her to find a new job.
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He was in a comfortable situation, so he didn't experience any squeeze.
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Are you currently facing a squeeze in your life?