来自press,按，压。比喻用法。

1. There is a pressing need to modernise our electoral system.

我们的选举制度迫切需要现代化。

2. There were two main political groupings pressing for independence.

有两大政治团体力主独立。

3. 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。

4. Police have announced they will not be pressing charges.

警方已宣布不会提起诉讼。

5. 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。