squeeze through

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To pass through a tight space

挤过狭窄的空间
Pasar por un espacio estrecho
狭い所を通り抜ける
좁은 곳을 비집고 지나가다

To force oneself through a narrow gap.

强行通过狭窄的缝隙。
Abrirse paso a través de un hueco estrecho.
狭い隙間を無理やり通ること。
좁은 틈을 억지로 통과하다.
Base verb: squeeze
Particle: through
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. She squeezed through the crowd.
    她挤过了人群
    Se abrió paso entre la multitud
    彼女は人混みをかき分けて通った
    그녀는 인파를 비집고 지나갔다.
  2. He squeezed through the gap.
    他挤过了那个缝隙
    Se coló por el hueco
    彼は隙間を無理やり通り抜けた
    그는 틈새를 억지로 빠져나갔다.
  3. Can you squeeze through there?
    你能从那里挤过去吗?
    ¿Puedes pasar por ahí?
    そこを通り抜けられる?
    거기를 비집고 지나갈 수 있어?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: tight, crowded, narrow

Tone: determined

✓ Do Say

  • Squeeze through
    挤过去
    Colarse por
    なんとか通り抜ける
    간신히 빠져나가다

Origin & History

From pressing through narrow spaces.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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