hard-pressed /ˈhɑɚdˈprɛst/ adjective Learner's definition of HARD-PRESSED
[more hard-pressed; most hard-pressed]
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used to say that it is difficult to do something有困难的;难以做到的 —
followed by to + verb接动词不定式 2
: in a bad situation because you do not have enough money, time, etc.(由于缺钱、时间等)窘迫的,处于困境的 —
sometimes + for