Definition
增压 is a verb-object compound meaning to boost or increase pressure, commonly used in technical contexts like engines, pumps, or aircraft systems. As a separable verb (离合词), you can insert elements between 增 and 压—for example, 增了压 (pressurized), 增一增压 (give a pressure boost). The term also appears in compound nouns like 增压器 (turbocharger/booster).
v.o.
to boost pressureto pressurize
Examples
- 增压。Zhège xìtǒng xūyào zēng yā cáinéng zhèngcháng gōngzuò.This system needs pressurization to work properly.
- ，。Fādòngjī yǐjīng zēng le yā, kěyǐ qǐdòng le.The engine has been pressurized; it can be started now.
- ，增压。Fēijī zài gāokōng fēixíng shí, jīcāng huì zìdòng zēng yā.When flying at high altitude, the cabin automatically pressurizes.
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