Definition
Describes something that can be done if absolutely necessary, but it will be difficult, not ideal, or not what one would prefer.
在不尽如人意的情况下，仍可行事，但非最佳選擇。
We need a professional photographer, but a phone camera would do at a pinch.
我們需要專業攝影師，但在必要時手機相機也可以湊合著用。
I don't have my wallet, but I can borrow some money at a pinch.
我沒帶錢包，但在必要時我可以借點錢。
I usually drive to work, but I can take the bus at a pinch.
我通常開車上班，但在必要時我可以搭公車。