| 词组 | press on |
| 释义 | press on 1. press on to continue doing something in a determined way, even though it is difficult + with ▪ Gorbachev was keen to press on with modernizing the party. ▪ Rebels vowed to press on with their efforts to overthrow the current government. ▪ After university, she pressed on with her ambition to become a journalist, despite fierce competition for jobs. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑press ahead, ↑press forward ► compare ↑go ahead 2. press on to continue with your journey, even though it is very difficult: ▪ The soldiers pressed on, hoping to reach camp before nightfall. ▪ I know you're all tired, but I think we should press on. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑press ahead, ↑press forward, ↑push on ! Press upon is more formal than press on, and is mostly used in writing. press sth on/upon sb to offer something to someone in a very forceful way, so that it is very difficult for them to refuse to accept it: ▪ Mrs. Donovan pressed the gown upon Heidi and insisted she wear it to the party. ▪ Nick kept pressing drinks on me all night. |
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