짜내다; 압착하다; 쥐다
To press something firmly, especially to extract liquid or change its shape.
예문:
"She squeezed the sponge to remove the excess water before wiping the counter."
"We need to squeeze the lemons to make fresh lemonade for the guests."
"He squeezed the tube of toothpaste until the last bit came out."
비집고 들어가다; 밀어 넣다
To manage to get into or through a narrow or restricted space, or to force something into such a space.
예문:
"We had to squeeze five people into the tiny elevator, which was against the limit."
"The cat squeezed through a small gap in the fence to chase a mouse."
"I managed to squeeze my car into the last parking spot downtown."
갈취하다; 압박하다; 착취하다
To obtain money, information, or concessions from someone, often by applying pressure, coercion, or exploitation.
예문:
"The government is trying to squeeze more tax revenue out of small businesses this quarter."
"The detective attempted to squeeze a confession out of the suspect during the interrogation."
"They felt the landlord was squeezing them by raising the rent unfairly every year."
긴축; 압박; 곤경
A situation in which financial resources or money supply are severely restricted, often leading to difficulty or hardship.
예문:
"The recent interest rate hike has caused a severe credit squeeze in the housing market."
"Many families are feeling the financial squeeze due to rising inflation and stagnant wages."
"The company announced layoffs in response to the profit squeeze."
짜낸 소량; 껴안기
A small amount of liquid produced by squeezing, or the act of gripping or hugging someone tightly.
예문:
"Just add a squeeze of lime juice to the cocktail for extra zest."
"He gave his daughter an affectionate squeeze before leaving for work."
"A little squeeze of honey made the herbal tea perfect."
혼잡; 붐빔; 비좁음
A situation where people or things are packed tightly together, making movement difficult; a crowded space.
예문:
"Getting onto the subway during rush hour is always a tight squeeze."
"The party was a huge success, but it was a real squeeze inside the apartment."
"We managed to make a squeeze for one more chair around the dinner table."