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imperative

/ˌɪmˈperətɪv/ American
Picture: imperative
  • adj. 紧急的, 势在必行的
  • n. 紧要的事, 必须做的事
Definition
  • adj. extremely important or urgent
  • n. something extremely important or urgent that must be done
Example
It is imperative that we finish this report by Friday.
我们必须在周五之前完成这份报告,这是当务之急。