| 词组 | squeeze |
| 释义 | squeeze Theme: ALCOHOL n. liquor. (Black.)Let's stop on the way and get some squeeze.Freddie, where is your squeeze? Theme: LOVER n. one's lover.I'll see if my squeeze wants to go.Get your squeeze, and let's go sink a few. Theme: PERSUASION tr. to put pressure on someone.The mob began to squeeze Max for money.The tight schedule squeezed us all. squeeze 1. noun 1 a partner in romance. A shortening of MAIN SQUEEZE (a man's primary romantic partner) US, 1980. 2 a benefit; an advantage UK, 2000. 3 in prison, a prisoner's application or request which is favourably dealt with UK, 1996. 4 a light sentence of imprisonment UK, 1996. 5 extortion or graft US, 1949.► put the squeeze on someoneto exert influence on someone US, 1941.► the squeezepermission to enter UK, 1996 2. verb 1 to recount or tell something US, 1947. 2 in poker, to surround a player with two confederates whose collusive betting tactics relieve the middle player of his bankroll and drive him from the game US, 1949. 3 while playing cards, to look only at the very edge of a card US, 1967.► squeeze (her) easyto slow down a truck US, 1976.► squeeze a lemon; squeeze the lemonto drive through a traffic light as it changes from yellow to red US, 1993.► squeeze one outto fart; to defecate; of a male, to masturbate UK, 2005.► squeeze the breezeto close a car window US, 1991.► squeeze the cheeseto fart US, 1993.► squeeze the lemonto urinate UK, 1984.► squeeze your head; squeezeto defecate UK, 1984 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 in2. 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 out3. 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. squeeze1. n. liquor. (see also grape(s).) Let’s stop on the way and get some squeeze. 2. tv. to put pressure on someone. The mob began to squeeze Bart for money. 3. n. a tight situation; a situation where pressure is felt. When the squeeze is over, we’ll be able to get squared away. 4. n. one’s lover. (see also main squeeze.) I’ll see if my squeeze wants to go.
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