time-pressing
UKUS
Definitions
adj.
Requiring urgent attention because time is short
时间紧迫的；紧急的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtimeroot
+
pressingpress, squeeze
=time-pressing
time + pressing. Pressing because of time — a matter the clock makes urgent.
Common Collocations
- 1.[time-pressing matter][紧迫的事项]
- 2.[time-pressing deadline][紧迫的截止期限]
- 3.[time-pressing situation][紧迫的情况]
- 4.[time-pressing concern][紧迫的问题]
Example Sentences
- 1.
We set aside the time-pressing tasks first.
- 2.
It's a time-pressing matter that can't wait until Monday.