the heat is on
US /ðə hiːt ɪz ɑːn/
UK /ðə hiːt ɪz ɑːn/
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压力很大, 情况危急
a situation where there is a lot of pressure or intense scrutiny
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With the deadline approaching, the heat is on to finish the project.
随着截止日期的临近，完成项目的压力很大。
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After the scandal broke, the heat was on the CEO to resign.
丑闻爆发后，首席执行官面临巨大压力要求辞职。