pressing

adj.

1. 紧急的；急迫的
   needing to be dealt with immediately
   1. I'm afraid I have some pressing business to attend to.
      很抱歉，我有些急事需要处理。
2. 难以推却的；不容忽视的
   difficult to refuse or to ignore
   1. a pressing invitation
      难以推却的邀请

noun

1. 模压制品，同批次的模压产品（尤指唱片）
   an object, especially a record, made by using pressure or weight to shape a piece of metal, plastic, etc.; a number of such objects that are made at one time
   1. The initial pressing of the group's album has already sold out.
      这个乐队的首批专辑唱片已售罄。

1. ADJ-GRADED 紧迫的；紧急的；急迫的
   A pressing problem, need, or issue has to be dealt with immediately.
   1. It is one of the most pressing problems facing this country...
      这是该国面临的最紧迫的问题之一。
   2. There is a pressing need for more funds.
      迫切需要更多的资金。
2. See also: press

1. Opposition party leaders are now pressing for the entire election to be annulled
   反对党领导人现正强烈要求宣告这次选举无效。
2. Activists are pressing the banks to attach political conditions to the signing of any new agreement
   激进分子强烈要求银行在签署任何新协议前要考虑政治条件。
3. There are more pressing matters to be attended to today
   今天有更紧急的事情要处理。
4. The churning, pressing crowds made her feel claustrophobic.
   挤来挤去的密集人群使她感到一种透不过气的恐惧。
5. They are pressing the Chancellor to reduce excise duty on beer.
   他们正给总理施压，要求降低啤酒的消费税。
6. They were pressing on eastwards towards the city's small airfield.
   他们继续向东朝该市的小机场推进。
7. There were two main political groupings pressing for independence.
   有两大政治团体力主独立。
8. Many business groups have been pressing the Federal Reserve to loosen interest rates
   不少企业集团一直在向联邦储备委员会施压，要求其放松利率管制。
9. There is a pressing need to modernise our electoral system.
   我们的选举制度迫切需要现代化。
10. She stood up and leaned forward with her hands pressing down on the desk.
    她站起来，双手撑在桌子上，身体向前倾。
11. Trade unions are pressing him to stand firm
    各工会正在竭力劝说他坚定立场。
12. Right now, I've got other problems that are pressing on me.
    现在又有其他一些问题困扰着我。
13. Police have announced they will not be pressing charges.
    警方已宣布不会提起诉讼。
14. It is one of the most pressing problems facing this country
    这是该国面临的最紧迫的问题之一。
15. There is a pressing need for more funds.
    迫切需要更多的资金。
16. There are a few things you should check before pressing the shutter release.
    按下快门之前有几个地方要检查一下。
17. He was totally unresponsive to the pressing social and economic needs of the majority of the population.
    他对大多数人迫切的社会和经济需求漠不关心。
18. The host kept pressing us to eat.
    主人一个劲儿催我们吃。
19. The night was pressing up against the windows.
    窗外夜色渐浓。
20. The matter is pressing [ urgent] and must be dealt with at once.
    事情很急，必须立即处理。
21. The task is pressing.
    任务火急。
22. Time is pressing.
    时间很紧。
23. I have more pressing things to attend to.
    我有更紧迫的事情要做。
24. Something has been pressing on my leg and it tingles.
    腿压麻了。
25. His aunts were pressing on him cups of tea and chocolate cookies.
    他的那些姑母不停地硬要他喝茶，吃巧克力饼干。
26. Time is pressing and the task heavy.
    时间紧，任务重。
27. The factory management is pressing us to hand in this report.
    这篇报告厂里催得很紧。
28. You cancelled the test by pressing a key.
    您按了一个键，取消了测试。
29. This is a pressing task.
    这是一项紧迫任务。
30. You can take pictures by pressing the shutter.
    按下快门，你就可以照相了。

noun

1. the act of pressing
   1. he gave the button a press
   2. he used pressure to stop the bleeding
   3. at the pressing of a button

   Synonym:    presspressure

2. a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

adj

1. compelling immediate action
   1. too pressing to permit of longer delay
   2. the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'
   3. bridges in urgent need of repair

   Synonym:    urgent