pressurize
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/ˈpreʃəraɪz/
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/ˈpreʃəraɪz/
to force someone to do something by making them feel they have no choice
The company pressurized employees to work overtime to meet the deadline.
公司向员工施加压力,要求他们加班以满足最后期限。
to increase the air pressure inside a container or a space to make it equal to the pressure on the outside
The airplane's cabin was pressurized to ensure passenger comfort during the flight.
飞机的机舱被加压以确保飞行期间乘客的舒适。