The prime minister was crucified in the press for his handling of the affair.

首相因处理此事的方式而受到新闻界的严厉抨击。

They said they would press for reciprocity with Greece in the issuing of visas.

他们说，他们将会对希腊施压，以达成签证发放的互惠。

The operation has uncovered such backstreet dealing in stolen property that police might now press for changes in the law.

这次行动发现了如此这般的地下赃物交易以致警方现在可能迫切要求修改法律。

Police might now press for changes in the law.

警方现在可能会竭力争取法律的修改。

They continued to press for a change in the law.

他们不断要求修改这项法律。