◙ verb, [with obj.] 1. firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one's fingers • （尤指用手指）用力挤压，挤；紧握 »Kate squeezed his hand affectionately. 凯特亲切地紧握着他的手。 »[no obj.] he squeezed with all his strength. 他用尽全力挤压。 [with obj. and adverbial] extract (liquid or a soft substance) from something by compressing or twisting it firmly • 榨取，榨；挤取 » squeeze out as much juice as you can. 尽可能多挤一些汁液出来。 »[as adj., with submodifier] freshly squeezed orange juice. 鲜榨橙汁。 [with obj. and adverbial] obtain (something) from someone with difficulty • 榨取，压榨 »councils will want to squeeze as much money out of taxpayers as they can. 各地方议会都会想方设法地从纳税人那里榨取尽可能多的钱财。 [informal] pressurize (someone) in order to obtain something from them • [非正式] 向…施加压力（以获取） »she used the opportunity to squeeze him for information. 她利用这个机会逼他吐露消息。 (especially in a financial or commercial context) have a damaging or restricting effect on • （尤用于金融或商业）破坏；扼制 »the economy is being squeezed by foreign debt repayments. 偿还外债给经济带来了坏的影响。 (squeeze something off)[informal] shoot a round or shot from a gun • [非正式] 扣扳机射击；打一整发（子弹） »squeeze off a few well-aimed shots. 打了几枪，弹无虚发。 (squeeze something off)[informal] take a photograph • [非正式] 照相 »he squeezed off a half-dozen Polaroids. 他用宝丽来一次成像相机照了六张像片。 [Bridge] force (an opponent) to discard a guarding or potentially winning card • [桥牌] 逼（对方）失去一张赢墩牌；逼牌 2. [no obj., with adverbial of direction] manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space • 挤进；挤过 »Sarah squeezed in beside her. 莎拉从她身旁挤进去。 »he found a hole in the hedge and squeezed his way through. 他在树篱上发现一个洞，就钻了过去。 [with obj. and adverbial of direction] manage to force into or through such a space • 使挤进，把…硬塞入 »she squeezed herself into her tightest pair of jeans. 她把自己硬套进最紧的一条牛仔裤里。 [no obj.] (squeeze up)move closer to someone or something so that one is pressed tightly against them or it • 挤紧；靠拢 »he guided her towards a seat, motioning for everyone to squeeze up and make room. 他把她领向一个座位，示意大伙儿挤一挤，给她腾出点儿地方来。 [with obj.] (squeeze someone/thing in)manage to find time for someone or something • 为…挤出时间 »she may be able to squeeze you in, if you play your cards right. 如果你办事高明的话，她也许能为你挤出点时间来。 [with obj.] (squeeze someone/thing out)force someone or something out of a domain or activity • 榨出；挤出；把…排挤出 »workers have been squeezed out of their jobs. 工人被迫下岗。 ◙ noun 1. an act of pressing something with one's fingers • （用手指）挤；压；紧握 »a gentle squeeze of the trigger. 轻轻地扣动扳机。 a hug • 拥抱 a state of forcing oneself or being forced into a small or restricted space • 拥挤 »it was a tight squeeze in the tiny hall. 这个小会堂里非常拥挤。 [dated] a crowded social gathering • [旧] 拥挤的社交集会 a small amount of liquid extracted from something by pressing it firmly with one's fingers • 用手指挤出的少量液体 »a squeeze of lemon juice. 用手指挤出的一点柠檬汁。 a strong financial demand or pressure, typically a restriction on borrowing, spending, or investment in a financial crisis • 拮据；经济困难；通货紧缩，银根紧缩 »industry faced higher costs and a squeeze on profits. 工业面临着成本攀升、利润缩减的局面。 a moulding or cast of an object, or an impression or copy of a design, obtained by pressing a pliable substance round or over it • 压模，拓印 [mass noun] [informal] money illegally extorted or exacted from someone • [非正式] 勒索（或敲诈）的钱 »he was out to extract some squeeze from her. 他一心想从她那里敲诈些钱。 [Bridge] a tactic that forces an opponent to discard an important card • [桥牌] 紧逼打法（逼对手扔掉一张重要的牌） (也作 squeeze play)[Baseball] an act of hitting a ball short to the infield to enable a runner on third base to start for home as soon as the ball is pitched • [棒球] 抢分战术 2. [N. Amer. informal] a person's girlfriend or boyfriend • [北美，非正式] 女朋友；男朋友 »the poor guy just lost his main squeeze. 这个可怜的家伙刚刚失恋了。
【IDIOMS】
◘ put the squeeze on 1. [informal] coerce or pressurize (someone) • [非正式] 对…施加压力 ◘ squeeze one's eyes shut 1. close one's eyes tightly • 紧闭双目
【派生】
♦ squeezable adjective ♦ squeezer noun
【语源】
1. mid 16th cent.: from earlier squise, from obsolete queise, of unknown origin