Hard-pressed
a. 处于困境的, 遭受强大压力的; 经济困难的
📖 牛津释义
hard-pressed
adj
1 closely pursued 被紧紧催逼的.
2 very busy 忙得不可开交的.
🧩 词语组成解析
hard
[hɑrd]
adj. 困难的;硬的;有力的;努力的;
adv. 努力地;猛力地;严重地;沉重地;
n. 英〉硬海滩，登陆处;
a. 紧迫的, 繁忙的
🗣️ 情景例句
In America, being highly educated often over-qualifies you for many jobs.
在美国，学历过高会使你得不到工作。
What time does the first train to Boston leave?
第一班去波士顿的列车什么时间开出呢？
OK. And we'd better ask Mom whether it's cheap enough!
好的。我们最好是问问妈妈价钱是否便宜！