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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