"squash in" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 擠進

Definition

將某物或某人擠進一個小空間，或是在沒有太多空間或時間時，把某事加進日程或團體中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

口語，常用於實際空間（再“擠進”一個人）或時間規劃（“我試試能不能擠進去”）。比“fit in”更突出困難感。

Examples

Can we squash in one more person at the table?

我們能在桌旁再**擠進**一個人嗎？

I can try to squash in a meeting before lunch.

我可以試著在午餐前**擠進**一個會議。

We all managed to squash in the tiny car.

我們都設法**擠進**了那輛小車。

"If you arrive late, we’ll try to squash you in somewhere," the host said.

「如果你晚到，我們會盡量**給你擠個地方**。」主人說。

I hate having to squash in last-minute appointments.

我討厭不得不**臨時擠進**一些預約。

We’ll have to squash in quickly before the doors close!

我們得在門關上前趕快**擠進去**！