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| 词汇 | push for |
| 释义 | Idiom push forpush for (something) to make a strong effort to get something or make something happen.The president is meeting with members of Congress to push for an increase in the minimum wage. Phr V push for pushes, pushing, pushed push (sb) for sth to try to persuade someone, usually someone in authority, to give you something or allow something to happenLocal residents are pushing for the road to be made safer.The unions have been pushing management for wage increases. push for sth to try to persuade people that something should happen or be done: The improved economy will provide a better climate for workers to push for higher wage rates. Kehoe said she will push for more after-school activities aimed at keeping kids off the streets.■ SIMILAR TO: press for push for (something)To advocate or lobby for something to happen or become established, especially in a persistent or demanding manner. The governor has been pushing for a new tax-relief scheme for middle- and lower-class workers. I've been pushing for a communal tea and coffee station since I first started working here. push for somethingto request or demand something. The citizens are pushing for an investigation of the police department. My secretary is pushing for a raise. push forv. To request or demand something insistently: Taxpayers are pushing for tax reforms. |
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