press against 英 [pres əˈɡenst] 美 [prɛs əˈɡenst] 使贴着使贴着 She pressed herself against the wall. 她紧贴着墙靠着。 The boy pressed his ear against the door. 那男孩把耳朵贴着门。
press可指按压、逼迫、新闻、出版社、印刷机等意思。
1. 压,按——Press this button to start the engine. 要开动发动机就按这个按钮。2. 推,挤——He pressed his back against the door. 他将背顶在了门上。3. 压缩,压制;熨平——to press a shirt 熨衬衫4. 极力劝说,逼迫——Trade unions are pressing him to stand firm. 各工会在极力劝说他坚持立场。5. 新闻,报纸——freedom of the press 新闻自由6. 还可指人群、拥挤、压榨机、压力机、出版社等。