释义 |
ˈpressingness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being pressing; urgency; importunity.
a1681R. Allestree Serm., Matt. vi. 22, 23 (1684) II. 258 This consideration alone might apply it self with pressingness upon us. 1684–5Boyle Min. Waters Advt., Which pressingness of theirs he could not deny to be the more excusable, on this occasion. 1881P. Brooks Candle of Lord 127 He has been allowing the nearness and pressingness of his own circumstances to delude him. |