pinch
US /pɪntʃ/
UK /pɪntʃ/

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紧要关头, 拮据
a difficult situation or crisis
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When it comes to the pinch, he always helps out.
到了紧要关头,他总会帮忙。
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The company is feeling the pinch due to rising costs.
由于成本上涨,公司正感到拮据。
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紧要关头, 拮据
a difficult situation or crisis