To be so pressed for time or in such a critical situation that one cannot afford to relax or slacken one's efforts even for a moment; to maintain continuous vigilance or diligence.
这项任务时间紧迫，我们必须刻不容松，确保按时完成。
This task is time-sensitive, we must not slacken our efforts for a moment to ensure its timely completion.
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