| 词汇 | counter-pressure |
| 释义 | counter-pressure noun[ C ] (alsocounterpressure)uk /ˈkaʊn.təˌpreʃ.ər/ us /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚˌpreʃ.ɚ/ counter-pressurenoun[C] (persuading)[ C or U ] the act of trying to make someone do something by arguing, persuading, etc. when this is opposite to what someone else is trying to make them do : The political pressures and counterpressures proved too much for him. The move has provoked fierce lobbying and counter-pressure in the corridors of the UN. He wants to support civil liberties, but he's getting counterpressures from elements of his cabinet. However, counter-pressure by the producers who supported the change led to another reversal. Causing somebody to act arm-twisting bludgeon bounce someone into something browbeat someone into something/doing something bull something through coercion drive someone/something to something duress force someone's handidiom forced marriage forcible push (someone) toward(s) something put the heat on someoneidiom put/tighten the screws on someoneidiom rallying cry ram something down someone's throatidiom ransom slap squeeze wring You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Urging & persuading counter-pressurenoun[C] (pushing)[ U ] physical pressure against something that is pushing in the opposite direction: It is wise to apply counter-pressure to the tap while using the spanner. The pressure of an emerging tooth may be relieved by counter-pressure, so teething babies often want to chew on things. In some cases, physical counterpressure such as elastic stockings may be required. It is important that counterpressure by the non-pulling hand is maintained throughout traction. Physics: energy, force & power animal magnetism anti-gravity atmospheric pressure attract attraction ballistic entropically equilibrant erg excited frictional geothermal inertia propulsive radiant energy self-propulsion sine curve sinusoid the sound barrier thermodynamics |
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