low pressure
- a condition of the atmosphere in which the pressure is below average (e.g. in a depression);physical pressure that is lower than a standard or average pressure
- characterized by or exhibiting atmospheric pressure that is below average;involving a small or limited degree of physical pressure
noun: low pressure, plural noun: low pressures
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名詞
- 1. a condition of the atmosphere in which the pressure is below average (e.g. in a depression) areas of low pressure almost always bring rain
- 2. physical pressure that is lower than a standard or average pressure the locomotive stores hydrogen in a tank that can hold over 5000 liters at low pressure
形容詞
- 1. characterized by or exhibiting atmospheric pressure that is below average a large low-pressure system south of Bermuda
- 2. involving a small or limited degree of physical pressure a low-pressure nozzle is recommended
- 3. involving a low level of exertion, difficulty, or responsibility; not likely to cause stress or anxiety her low-pressure style of teaching
- ▪ employing a low degree of persuasion a seminar in low-pressure sales tactics