pressurized
pressurized — adjective
- pressurizedpositive
- more pressurizedcomparative
- most pressurizedsuperlative
1. describes a container, room, or enclosed space where the air or gas inside is ke
describes a container, room, or enclosed space where the air or gas inside is kept at a higher pressure than the air outside — used especially for aircraft cabins, diving chambers, and industrial tanks.
The aircraft cabin remained pressurized during the entire flight at 10,000 metres.
passive: remained pressurized — state rather than action
Deep-sea divers use a pressurized chamber to return slowly to normal surface conditions.
collocation: pressurized chamber
A pressurized can of whipped cream keeps the contents fresh until you spray them out.
Eleni checked the pressurized tank every morning before the factory opened for the day.
- sealed
emphasises being closed shut; not necessarily at higher pressure inside
- airtight
suggests no air can enter or leave; stronger focus on leakage prevention
- compressed
used for gases held under pressure, not for rooms or cabins
- unpressurized
at normal atmospheric pressure
- depressurized
pressure was released from a previously pressurized space
用法筆記
This sense is common in safety instructions and technical manuals. The opposite state is 'depressurized' or 'unpressurized'.
常見錯誤
2. describes a job, situation, or atmosphere that is difficult to cope with because
describes a job, situation, or atmosphere that is difficult to cope with because there are too many things to do, too many demands, or hard decisions to make.
Working in a pressurized newsroom taught Sana how to handle five deadlines at once.
collocation: pressurized newsroom
Sumin found her new management role too pressurized and decided to step down after a year.
The pressurized atmosphere during exam week made everyone in the dormitory tense and irritable.
Zola prefers a calm office over a pressurized environment with constant sales targets.
- stressful
more common and neutral; focuses on the feeling of being under stress
- demanding
focuses on the amount of effort required, without the negative tone
- high-pressure
common in American English; closer to 'pressurized' in tone
用法筆記
Primarily British English; American English more commonly uses 'high-pressure' for this meaning. The subject is usually a workplace, school, or competitive setting.
常見錯誤
pressurized — verb
- pressurizedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- pressurizeds3rd person singular
- pressurizeding-ing form
- pressurizededpast simple
1. to pump or force air, gas, or liquid into a container or enclosed space so that
to pump or force air, gas, or liquid into a container or enclosed space so that the internal pressure is higher than the atmospheric pressure outside.
The mechanic pressurized the hydraulic system before testing the brake lines for leaks.
pattern: pressurize + direct object (the hydraulic system)
Technicians pressurize the fuel tanks slowly to avoid damaging the internal seals.
Kian learned how to pressurize the cabin during his first month of flight training.
The diving crew pressurized the chamber gradually so the team could adjust safely.
Before approving the pipeline, inspectors pressurized it to 150 percent of the normal level to verify the welds would not leak.
The factory quality team pressurized a sample of bottles from every batch to check for weak points around the seams.
- depressurize
to release pressure from an enclosed space
- vent
to let gas escape, often rapidly or as a safety measure
文法句型
pressurize + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in passive form ('the tank was pressurized to 200 psi') to report a technical specification. The opposite action is 'depressurize'. A related meaning concerns designing or manufacturing equipment that can safely withstand internal or external pressure — in this context 'pressurized' is almost always used as an adjective ('a pressurized system'), and the active verb form is rare.
常見錯誤
2. to try to force someone to do something by using influence, repeated requests, o
to try to force someone to do something by using influence, repeated requests, or emotional pressure — for example, pressurizing a colleague into working overtime.
The manager pressurized his team into working overtime every night that week.
pattern: pressurize + into + gerund (into working)
Adina refused to be pressurized into signing the contract before her lawyer reviewed it.
passive: be pressurized into + gerund
Parents sometimes pressurize their children to choose a career that offers financial security.
Samir felt that his friends were pressurizing him to join the expensive gym membership.
- pressure (verb)
the standard American English equivalent; identical meaning
- coerce
stronger, implies threats or force rather than emotional influence
- push
informal and milder; suggests encouragement rather than force
- urge
softer; suggests strong advice without any forcing
- encourage
positive support without forcing
- leave alone
to stop trying to influence someone
文法句型
pressurize + noun phrase + into + gerund
pressurize + noun phrase + to-infinitive
用法筆記
American English prefers 'pressure' as a verb ('to pressure someone'). In British English, 'pressurize' and 'pressure' are both used with the same meaning. The passive form is common in professional contexts.