be pressed for time 時間緊迫

說明:

西方人對時間的恐懼又來了。這裏的慣用語要用被動式。另一種說法是 Time is pressing。如果要說急著要錢,則是 be pressed for money

例子:

I have to go now. I am pressed for time.

I have to find a part-time job. I am pressed for money.


by Thomas Shum