這一節,探討帶有press的字彙。
press是壓、按下的意思,例句:Press the button to open a new image.
Impress 可專指OpenOffice.org的簡報軟體。
Impress這一軟體命名意在期許簡報的內容與美工,能令人印象深刻(impressive)。
compress = com + press = press together = 壓縮
decompress = de + compress = 解壓縮
depress = de + press = press down = 使人沮喪
impress = im + press = press in = 使人留下深刻印象
express = ex + press = press out = 表達(意見、想法、理念)
oppress = op + press = press against = 壓迫、迫害
repress = re + press = press back = 抑制、壓抑