pressure [ 'preʃə ]

• n.
  • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

    "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"

    同义词： pressure level force per unit area

  • a force that compels

    "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"

  • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

    "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"

    同义词： press pressing

  • the state of demanding notice or attention

    同义词： imperativeness insistence insistency press

  • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

    "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"

    同义词： pressure sensation

  • an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress
• v.
  • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :

    同义词： coerce hale squeeze force

  • exert pressure on someone through threats

    同义词： blackmail blackjack

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