施压

施壓

shīyā

verb HSK 7-9 #10,296

Meanings

1 to put pressure on
2 to pressure

Characters

to carry out; to exert

Examples

美国对伊朗施压要求其放弃核计划。

Měiguó duì Yīlǎng shīyā yāoqiú qí fàngqì hé jìhuà.

The US pressured Iran to abandon its nuclear program.

老板一直在向他施压。

Lǎobǎn yīzhí zài xiàng tā shīyā.

The boss has been constantly pressuring him.

Tips

usage

施压 is a shortened form of 施加压力. It is commonly used in news and political contexts. Pattern: 对/向 + someone + 施压.

Stroke Order

施 shī

压 yā