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pressure
/prɛʃɚ/
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1 · noun
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
压力；压
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The plan was given up under the pressure of public opinion.
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计划受到舆论的压力而被取消了。
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