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压缩
yāsuō
Description
“压缩”是把东西变小、变短，或者让文件变小的意思。
"压缩" means to make something smaller, shorter, or to reduce the size of a file.
我们常说压缩文件、压缩时间或者压缩成本。
We often talk about 压缩 files, 压缩 time, or 压缩 costs.
Meanings
压缩yāsuō
to compress; make smaller in size or volume
请把这个文件压缩一下再发给我。
Please compress this file before sending it to me.
压缩yāsuō
to reduce or cut down (time, cost, budget)
公司想压缩开支。
The company wants to cut costs.
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Notes
- Etymology
压 (press) + 缩 (shrink), literally 'press and shrink'.
- Nuance
common for computer files, also for abstract things like time or budget.
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