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to press for
[phrase form: press]
01
强烈要求, 迫切要求
to strongly demand something, often from someone in authority
Example
Parents pressed for increased safety measures at the school.
家长们强烈要求学校采取更多的安全措施。
The public pressed for more transparency from the government.
公众强烈要求政府提供更多的透明度。
02
急需, 迫切需要
to be in urgent need of something, often time or money
Example
They had to skip their vacation as they were pressed for money.
由于急需钱,他们不得不放弃假期。
With the deadline approaching, the team was pressed for time to finish the project.
随着截止日期临近,团队急需时间来完成这个项目。