squeeze in
Phrasal Verb
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
informal
Meaning: To fit something into a tight schedule
在紧张的日程中挤出时间
Encajar algo en una agenda apretada
忙しいスケジュールに無理やり入れる
빡빡한 일정에 끼워 넣다
To find time for something when very busy.
在非常忙碌时找到时间做某事。
Encontrar tiempo para algo cuando se está muy ocupado.
とても忙しい時に何かの時間を見つけること。
매우 바쁜 일정 속에서 시간을 만들어 내는 것을 말한다.
Base verb: squeeze
Particle: in
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle
Examples
- I can squeeze in a quick meeting. 我能挤出时间开个短会Puedo hacer un hueco para una reunión rápida短い会議なら入れられる짧은 회의 하나는 끼워 넣을 수 있어.
- She squeezed in a workout. 她挤出时间锻炼了一下Se hizo un hueco para entrenar彼女はなんとか運動の時間を作った그녀는 운동 시간을 어떻게든 만들었다.
- Can you squeeze me in today? 今天能给我挤出个时间吗?¿Puedes hacerme un hueco hoy?今日どこかに私を入れてもらえる?오늘 저 좀 끼워 넣어 줄 수 있어요?
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: schedule, busy, fitting
Tone: practical
✓ Do Say
- Squeeze in挤出时间Hacer un huecoなんとか入れる억지로 시간을 내다
Origin & History
From fitting something into a tight space.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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