【compressed】 - A-level备考词汇

compressed

UK:  [kəm'prest]

adj.

1.压缩,缩小

2.压缩过的;(文字)简练的

3.两侧扁的

4.【植物;植物学】(左右)扁平的;【动物;动物学】侧扁的,宽度大于长度的

1 . We found that this was primarily due to the lack of the correct codecs (compressed data stream expanders).
我们发现这主要是由于缺少正确的codecs（压缩数据流扩大器）。

2 . The feature gets its name from the roar created when waves rush into a narrow slot in the rocks, forcing compressed air out with a boom.
这个名称来自海浪涌入岩石狭隘的缝隙，压出空气所发出隆隆的轰鸣声。

3 . This MRI of the spine demonstrates marked kyphosis with compressed fractures. Such a finding can be seen as a consequence of osteoporosis.
脊柱MRI显示明显的脊柱后凸，也可见伴有压缩性骨折。主要是由于长期骨质疏松形成的。

4 . Extreme care must BE taken when handling the liquid phase of any liquefied compressed gas. Unlike gas, the liquid does not compress.
当操作任何液化压缩气体的液相时，必须十分小心。同气体不一样，液体没有压缩。

5 . She still kept her lips tightly compressed, as if determined fully to ascertain her longitude and position, before she committed herself.
她依旧一言不发，仿佛打定了主意，在没有完全弄清自己的处境以前，决不随便发表意见。