press — to push steadily against something with force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to push steadily against something with force
Pronunciation (IPA): /pres/
Korean meaning: 누르다, 압박하다
Korean pronunciation: **프레**스
Example Sentences
- The CEO tried to press the elevator button 50 times, hoping it would make the elevator come faster.
- She pressed her luck by asking for a raise on the same day she spilled coffee on her boss.
- The press gathered outside the courthouse to cover the high-profile trial.
press
VERB//pres//
to push steadily against something with force
The woman presses the button to start the copy machine
Press your dress to release the stress!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'pressare'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '자주 누르다'를 의미하는 단어였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 물리적인 압력뿐만 아니라 정신적 압박이나 언론 매체를 지칭하는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO tried to press the elevator button 50 times, hoping it would make the elevator come faster.”
“She pressed her luck by asking for a raise on the same day she spilled coffee on her boss.”
“The press gathered outside the courthouse to cover the high-profile trial.”
“Don't press me for an answer right now; I need time to think.”
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