志望校を一本に絞って受験勉強に励む。
I will focus on only one school and work hard on my entrance exam studies.
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Please wring the rag thoroughly before wiping the floor.
彼は知恵を絞って、その場を何とか切り抜けた。
He used his wits and somehow managed to get through the situation.
ありったけの知恵を絞った。
I squeezed out all the wisdom I had.
独裁者は国民の膏血を絞って贅沢な暮らしをしている。
The dictator lives a luxurious life by squeezing the blood and sweat of the people.
Usage Notes
Primary meaning is to twist a cloth to remove liquid. Also means to limit the scope of something or to scold someone severely.
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