고공 비행 중 항공기나 우주선 내부의 기압을 지상과 비슷하게 유지하다.
To maintain a constant and comfortable atmospheric pressure inside an aircraft cabin or spacecraft during flight at high altitudes.
예문:
"Modern airliners are designed to automatically pressurize the cabin as they climb."
"The astronauts checked the seals to ensure the station would pressurize correctly."
용기 내부나 기체, 액체의 압력을 대기압보다 높게 가하다.
To increase the internal pressure of a container or a substance, such as a gas or liquid, above the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
예문:
"The hydraulic system must be pressurized to operate the heavy machinery."
"Natural gas is pressurized for transport through the cross-country pipeline."
어떤 일을 하도록 누군가에게 강한 압력을 가하거나 강요하다.
To attempt to force or strongly persuade someone into doing something they might not want to do.
예문:
"The committee was pressurized by lobbyists to change the environmental regulations."
"Don't let your peers pressurize you into making a decision you'll regret."