单词 | compress |
释义 | Word Frequency compressverb (kəmˈprɛs) 1. (transitive) to squeeze together or compact into less space; condense 2. computing to apply a compression program to (electronic data) so that it takes up less space noun (ˈkɒmprɛs) 3. a wet or dry cloth or gauze pad with or without medication, applied firmly to some part of the body to relieve discomfort, reduce fever, drain a wound, etc 4. a machine for packing material, esp cotton, under pressure Derived forms compressible (comˈpressible) adjective compressibleness (comˈpressibleness) noun compressibly (comˈpressibly) adverb Word origin C14: from Late Latin compressāre, from Latin comprimere, from premere to press |
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