"press into" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 按入
• 强迫做（某事）

Definition

用力把某物或某人推入一个空间；也指强迫某人做某事，通常是违背其意愿。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

既可以指物理上推动，也可以比喻逼某人做事。常见搭配有“press into service”（被迫去帮助）。这个短语略显正式，但口语和书面都用。

Examples

I pressed the coin into the soft clay.

我把硬币**按入**了软黏土里。

She was pressed into joining the team.

她被**强迫**加入了团队。

He pressed the button into the slot.

他把按钮**按进**槽里。

With no volunteers, they were pressed into service at the event.

没有志愿者，他们被**迫参与**了活动。

The dough should be pressed into the baking pan evenly.

面团应均匀地**按入**烤盘内。

He was pressed into making a speech, even though he didn't want to.

他虽然不想，但还是被**强迫**发表了演讲。