on the rack

on the rack BrE informalin a very difficult situation处于困境（窘境）:•The company is now well and truly on the rack.公司现在真的是危机重重。 on the rack suffering intense distress or strain 忍受极度痛苦（或紧张）。 on the ˈrackfeeling extreme pressure, anxiety or pain倍感压力；焦虑万分；痛苦不堪

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