물체에 가해지는 물리적인 힘
Continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it.
예문:
"The deep-sea diver felt the immense pressure of the water as he descended."
"You should apply steady pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."
대기의 무게로 인해 발생하는 힘
The force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere.
예문:
"A sudden drop in barometric pressure often signals an approaching storm."
"High pressure systems usually bring clear skies and dry weather."
어떤 일을 하도록 만드는 설득이나 위협적인 영향력
The use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make someone do something.
예문:
"Peer pressure can lead teenagers to make risky decisions they might otherwise avoid."
"The government is facing international pressure to change its environmental policies."
무언가를 성취해야 한다는 필요성 때문에 느끼는 스트레스나 긴박감
The feeling of stressful urgency caused by the necessity of doing or achieving something.
예문:
"She performs exceptionally well even when working under extreme pressure."
"The pressure of final exams caused many students to lose sleep."
누군가에게 어떤 일을 하도록 설득하거나 강요하다
To attempt to persuade or coerce someone into doing something.
예문:
"Don't let your friends pressure you into doing something you're not comfortable with."
"The salesman tried to pressure the couple into signing the contract immediately."