compress

圧縮する

物を押したり締めつけたりして、場所を取らないようにする。

やさしい英語で： To press or squeeze something so that it takes up less space.

• Compress the sponge in your hand.
• The pump compresses air inside the tank.
• They compressed the loose material into firm blocks.

使い方： compress something into something (The machine compresses waste into small blocks.)

類義語： squeeze, press, compact

反対語： expand

よく使う表現： compress a spring, compress air, compress something tightly, compress the material

縮む、圧縮される

小さくなったり折り畳まれたりして、場所を取らない形になる。

やさしい英語で： To become smaller or fold into a shape that takes up less space.

• This foam compresses easily.
• The mattress compressed under his weight.
• The sleeping bag compresses into a tiny bundle for travel.

使い方： compress into something (The cushion compresses into a small package.)

類義語： compact, contract

反対語： expand

よく使う表現： compress easily, compress under pressure

湿布、罨法

痛みや腫れ、出血を抑えるため、体に当てる布や小さな袋。

やさしい英語で： A cloth or small bag placed against the body to reduce pain, swelling, or bleeding.

• Put a cold compress on your ankle.
• She held a warm compress against her sore eye.
• Replace the compress when it becomes warm.

よく使う表現： cold compress, warm compress, apply a compress