squash

skwɒʃ
六级托福GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits
n. edible fruit of a squash plant; eaten as a vegetable
n. a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets
v. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

中文翻译

n. 挤压, 压碎的东西, 南瓜属植物, 拥挤的人群
vt. 压扁, 镇压, 压制
vi. 被压扁, 发溅泼声, 挤入

2
Collins 星级
7,894
BNC 频率
6,923
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记忆技巧

“squash”没有明显的词根词缀,但可以联想到与压缩、挤压有关的动作,因为“squash”本身有“压扁”的意思。

例句

1. I like to play squash with my friends on weekends.
我喜欢在周末和朋友们打壁球。
2. The kids squashed the bug with their shoes.
孩子们用鞋子把虫子压扁了。
3. She decided to squash her doubts and take the opportunity.
她决定压制自己的怀疑,抓住这个机会。

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