[] to make strong efforts to persuade sb to do sth 催促;逼迫;敦促◆The unions are pressing for a 6% pay increase. 工会再三要求加薪 6%。◆The government is pressing airports to introduce new security systems. 政府正在催促机场引进新的安全系统。SYNpush for sth
[] to express or repeat sth with force 坚持;反复强调◆She is still pressing her claim for compensation. 她仍在坚持索赔。
●ˌpress aˈhead/ˈon (with sth)to continue doing sth even though it is difficult (不顾困难地)继续进行◆Management is determined to press on with efforts to return to profitability. 管理层决心继续努力,以便恢复赢利。