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high pressurea condition of great physical or mental stress; atmospheric pressure higher than normal

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a condition of great physical or mental stress; atmospheric pressure higher than normal

Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪ ˈpreʃər/

Korean meaning: 큰 신체적 또는 정신적 스트레스 상태; 평상시보다 높은 대기압

Korean pronunciation: 하이 **프레**셔

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's high-pressure meeting made everyone sweat more than a yoga class in a sauna.
  • She performs exceptionally well under high pressure situations.
  • The high pressure sales pitch was more intense than a zombie apocalypse movie.

high pressure

NOUN

//haɪ ˈpreʃər//

a condition of great physical or mental stress; atmospheric pressure higher than normal

high pressure concept
💡 Concept

a condition of great physical or mental stress; atmospheric pressure higher than normal

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high pressure rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

High pressure from trying to measure his treasure!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/haɪ ˈpreʃər/
🇬🇧 UK/haɪ ˈpreʃə/

🌳Etymology

Origin

high는 고대 영어 heah에서, pressure는 라틴어 premere(누르다)에서 유래하여 '높은 압력'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

measuretreasureleisure
measure
treasure
leisure

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO's high-pressure meeting made everyone sweat more than a yoga class in a sauna.

She performs exceptionally well under high pressure situations.

😄 Fun example

The high pressure sales pitch was more intense than a zombie apocalypse movie.

Students face high pressure during exam periods.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

intense stressheavy pressureoverwhelming demandsevere strain

Antonyms

low pressurerelaxedstress-free

Related

stresstensionpressuredemandingintense