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pressing

UK //ˈpresɪŋ//US //ˈpresɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'pressen',最终来自拉丁语 'pressare'(频繁按压),与 'premere'(按压)相关。

adjective

❶ 指事情紧急或重要,需要立即处理或关注。常用于描述任务、问题或需求等。

“The most pressing issue right now is the shortage of medical supplies.”

(目前最紧迫的问题是医疗物资短缺。)

“We have some pressing matters to discuss at the meeting.”

(我们有一些紧急事项要在会议上讨论。)

同义词:urgent, critical, pressing

noun

❶ 指通过施加压力来制作或加工物品的过程,如压制唱片或衣物熨烫。

“The vinyl record was made by a process of pressing.”

(这张黑胶唱片是通过压制工艺制作的。)

“She finished the pressing of her dress before the party.”

(她在派对前完成了裙子的熨烫。)

同义词:compression, ironing, stamping

常见短语

pressing need — 指非常急切的需求或必要性,强调必须立即满足或解决。

“There is a pressing need for clean water in the disaster area.”

(灾区迫切需要清洁的饮用水。)

pressing matter — 指需要优先处理的紧急事务,通常涉及重要决策或行动。

“The CEO postponed his vacation to deal with a pressing matter.”

(首席执行官推迟了假期以处理一件紧急事务。)