imperative
English → Chinese
adj//ɪmˈperətɪv//
(urgency) 极重要的;必须立刻执行或不可或缺的任务
It is imperative that we reduce carbon emissions to prevent global warming.
(Chinese) 为了防止全球变暖,减少碳排放是刻不容缓的任务。
In emergency medicine, rapid response is an absolute imperative for patient survival.
(Chinese) 在急诊医学中,快速反应是患者生存的绝对必要条件。
noun//ɪmˈperətɪv//
(grammar) 祈使语气;用于表达命令、请求或建议的动词形式
The sentence 'Shut the door' uses the imperative to give a direct command.
(Chinese) “关上门”这个句子使用了祈使语气来发出直接指令。
Recipe instructions are typically written in the imperative, such as 'Add two eggs'.
(Chinese) 食谱说明通常用祈使语气编写,例如“加入两个鸡蛋”。
Entry ID: en:zh:imperative · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary