施压

shīyā

HSK 7

施压 — shīyā

1. to put pressure on; to pressure (someone or something)

   国际社会正在向有关国家施压，希望它遵守停火协议。 guójì shèhuì zhèngzài xiàng yǒuguān guójiā shīyā xīwàng tā zūnshǒu tínghuǒxiéyì — The international community is putting pressure on the relevant country, hoping it will comply with the ceasefire agreement.

2. to exert coercive influence (on institutions, markets, etc.)

   政府对银行体系施压，要求降低利率以刺激经济。 zhèngfǔ duì yínháng tǐxì shīyā yāoqiú jiàngdīlìlǜ yǐ cìjī jīngjì — The government pressured the banking system to lower interest rates to stimulate the economy.