| 释义 |
hard-pressed
ˌhard-ˈpressed /ˌhɑːdˈprest/ aep /ˌhɑːrd-/ adjective
► F0 having a lot of difficulties doing something, especially because there is not enough time or money: » The latest education reforms have put extra pressure on teachers who are already hard-pressed.» Because of shortages, the emergency services were hard-pressed to deal with the accident.» Most people would be hard-pressed (= would find it difficult) to name more than half a dozen members of the government.Thesaurus+: ↑Experiencing difficulties |