[intransitive, transitive] 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。 SYN push for sth [transitive] 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。