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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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