Basic

pressing

/ˈprɛsɪŋ/

press · ing /ˈprɛs · ɪŋ/

English Definition

adj. requiring immediate attention

中文释义

紧迫的，急迫的

Significado en Español

apremiante, urgente

한국어 뜻

긴급한, 시급한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

cấp bách, khẩn cấp

Example Sentence

We have a pressing issue to discuss.

我们有一个紧迫的问题要讨论。

Synonyms

urgent critical immediate

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “pressing”:

A minor
B trivial
C urgent
D relaxed

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C — urgent. “pressing” means adj. requiring immediate attention

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The manager had one ______ problem that needed solving right away.

A pressing
B minor
C trivial
D small

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A — pressing. “pressing” means adj. requiring immediate attention

Common questions about “pressing”

What does “pressing” mean?

pressing — adj. requiring immediate attention. In Chinese: 紧迫的，急迫的.

How do you pronounce “pressing”?

pressing is pronounced /ˈprɛsɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: press · ing.

How do you use “pressing” in a sentence?

We have a pressing issue to discuss. (我们有一个紧迫的问题要讨论。)

What are synonyms for “pressing”?

urgent, critical, immediate — all close in meaning to pressing (adj. requiring immediate attention).

Is “pressing” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. pressing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1572 / 2445

64% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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pressing

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