aat3 suk1壓縮压缩
Jyutpingaat3 suk1
Yaleaat sūk
Definition
To compress or compact.
- to apply force on an object to reduce its size or volume
- technicalto compress files or data to save storage space
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in technical or scientific contexts, such as physics or computing. When referring to files or data, it is almost exclusively used as a transitive verb. In everyday speech, people often use the English word "zip" or "compress" directly when talking about computer files.
Examples
This file is too big, you need to compress it before sending.
Can air be compressed?
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Grammar guides
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