at a ˈpinch(BrE)(NAmEin a ˈpinch)used to say that sth could be done or used in a particular situation if it is really necessary必要时；不得已时We can get six people round this table at a pinch.必要时，这张桌子可以坐六个人。at a pinch在紧要关头;在必要时：We are sure that our friends will come and help us at a pinch.我们很有把握，当必要时，我们的朋友们一定来帮助我们。 |