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pressure

/ˈprɛʃər/
pres · sure /ˈprɛ · ʃər/
English Definition
n. the force applied to a surface
中文释义
压力
Significado en Español
presión
한국어 뜻
압력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
áp lực
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Example Sentence

She feels a lot of pressure before exams.

考试前她感到很大的压力。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “pressure”:

  1. A comfort
  2. B relief
  3. C ease
  4. D stress
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D — stress. “pressure” means n. the force applied to a surface

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The deep-sea diver felt the great ______ of the cold water all around her.

  1. A silence
  2. B pressure
  3. C warmth
  4. D color
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B — pressure. “pressure” means n. the force applied to a surface

Common questions about “pressure”

What does “pressure” mean?

pressure — n. the force applied to a surface. In Chinese: 压力.

How do you pronounce “pressure”?

pressure is pronounced /ˈprɛʃər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pres · sure.

How do you use “pressure” in a sentence?

She feels a lot of pressure before exams. (考试前她感到很大的压力。)

What are synonyms for “pressure”?

stress, strain, force — all close in meaning to pressure (n. the force applied to a surface).

Is “pressure” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. pressure appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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