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imperative

名詞

UK/ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/
US/ɪmˈper.ə.t̬ɪv/

定義 imperative 名詞

grammar(语法)

  1. B2Singular(单数)language(语言)specialized(专业)

    the grammatical form of a verb that is typically used to issue commands or requests

    祈使语气动词

    • In the sentence "Quiet down!", the verb "quiet" is in the imperative.

      在句子“安静下来！”中，动词“安静”是祈使语气。

    • The verb "go" is used in the imperative in the sentence "Go there!"

      在句子“去那里！”中，动词“去”是祈使语气。

    • The word "don't move" is in the imperative in the phrase "Don't move!"

      在短语“不要动！”中，“不要动”是祈使语气。

urgent(紧急)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    something that is of the highest importance or urgency

    极为重要或迫切的事

    • Providing access to healthcare is a social imperative.

      提供医疗保健是社会的当务之急。

    • Addressing climate change is a global imperative.

      解决气候变化是全球的当务之急。

    • Protecting vulnerable populations is a moral imperative.

      保护弱势群体是道德上的当务之急。

形容詞

UK/ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/
US/ɪmˈper.ə.t̬ɪv/

定義 imperative 形容詞

urgent(紧急)

  1. C2

    of the utmost importance; crucial or urgent

    极为重要的；迫切的

    • It is imperative to take immediate action to preserve the company’s image.

      立即采取行动以维护公司形象是至关重要的。

    • It's imperative to remain calm during a crisis situation.

      在危机情况下保持冷静是至关重要的。

    • Clear communication is imperative during negotiations.

      在谈判过程中，清晰的沟通是至关重要的。

grammar(语法)

  1. language(语言)specialized(专业)

    relating to or using the grammatical form of a verb that is typically used to give commands

    祈使语气的

    • The word "sit" in "Please sit" is an imperative verb.

      在「请坐」这句话中，「坐」是一个祈使动词。

    • In the phrase "Hurry up!", the word "hurry" is in the imperative form.

      在「快点！」这个短语中，「快」是祈使形式。

    • The verb in the sentence "Don't touch that!" is in the imperative mood.

      在「不要碰那个！」这句话中，动词是祈使语气。