| 词组 | squeeze |
| 释义 | squeeze [squeezed, squeezed, squeezing] squeeze in/into 1. squeeze in sb/sth • squeeze sb/sth in • squeeze sb/sth into sth to manage to do something or meet someone even though you are very busy or do not have much time: ▪ On Wednesdays Allen can usually squeeze in a round of golf. ▪ She is able to squeeze workouts into her schedule by getting up early in the mornings. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑fit in 2. squeeze in • squeeze in sb/sth • squeeze sb/sth in • squeeze sb/sth in sth • squeeze sb/sth into sth • squeeze into sth to push or fit someone or something into a small space: ▪ I think we can squeeze in a couple more people. ▪ We were all squeezed into a tiny room. ▪ In the end, they managed to squeeze the tent into Jan's rucksack. ▪ These jeans are a bit tight but I can still squeeze into them. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑squash in/into, ↑squish in/into AmE informal squeeze out 1. squeeze out sth • squeeze sth out to get air, liquid, or another substance out of something by pressing it: ▪ Gently squeeze out the juice and seeds from the lemon. ▪ Could you squeeze a little more toothpaste out of the tube? 2. squeeze sb out to prevent someone from taking part in a particular activity or business, or from staying in a particular area or job: ▪ Big supermarkets are squeezing out smaller shops who can't offer such low prices. ▪ Hodkinson was squeezed out in the battle for control of the company. + of ▪ Low-income families claim they are being squeezed out of the neighbourhood by high rents. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑push out 3. squeeze out sth • squeeze sth out to produce or achieve something, especially by using a lot of effort: ▪ The Indians managed to squeeze out a victory in the final minutes of the game. squeeze out of squeeze sth out of sth/sb to get something that you want from someone or something, especially when there is not much of it or when they do not want to give it to you: ▪ Gannett eventually squeezed $6 million out of the budget to pay for the new building. ▪ Politicians found numerous schemes to squeeze more money out of their constituents. |
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