| 词汇 | squash in |
| 释义 | Phr V squash in squashes, squashing, squashed squash in (sb) or squash (sb) in squash (sb) into sth to manage to get yourself or someone else into a very small space or place that is full of peopleIf we all move up a bit, Polly can squash in.Four of us squashed into the back seat of the car.We can probably squash you in at the back. squash in • squash in sb/sth • squash sb/sth in • squash sb/sth in sth • squash into sth • squash sb/sth into sth to push yourself or something else into a small space: He squashed in, sharing the back seat with his mother and sisters. Five of us squashed ourselves into one hotel room to save money. Passengers in the plane squashed into their seats and fastened their seatbelts. Is it possible to squash another sweater in your suitcase?■ SIMILAR TO: squish in/into informal, squeeze in/into squash in1. To fit in(side of something) very snugly or compactly. Sorry, my car is pretty tiny, so you'll all have to just squash in. I know the bag looks small, but the sleeping bag squashes in without a problem. 2. To force or compel someone or something to fit inside of something by crushing, compressing, or compacting them or it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "squash" and "in." I only have one suitcase, so I always have to squash in all my clothes whenever I travel. They tried to squash 40 of us in that dinky little classroom. 3. To crush, crumple, or mash something inward. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "squash" and "in." The bully came over and squashed in my science fair diorama with his fist. Don't sit on the box like that, or you'll squash it in! squash something into crush or make something concave by squashing or mashing. The children squashed the Halloween jack-o'—lantern in and ruined it. someone squashed in the lampshade. |
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