imperative

英[im'perətiv]美[im'perətiv]

n.[C]
1.命令，诫命
2.需要，规则
3.祈使语气
adj.
1.命令式的
2.急需的
3.势在必行的，强制的

同：	[n.] imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood
反：	[a.] beseeching

A prompt answer here was imperative or our losses would soon become unbearable.
还必须立即求得解决的办法，否则，我们的损失不久就要达到难以忍受的程度。收藏
As more nations acquire nuclear weapons the necessity for preventing war Becomes imperative.
当更多的国家拥有核武器后，阻止战争的必要性越发显得刻不容缓。收藏
both were equally absorbing and imperative and ruled his slightest actions
两种心愿不相上下，全是他念念不忘、行之惟恐不力的收藏
To act or speak with effrontery.Used in the imperative to express contempt or disdainful disbelief.
厚颜无耻的言行厚颜无耻地做或说。用在祈使语气以表达鄙视或轻蔑的不信收藏
Precision is imperative, for the collar of any garment is usually one of the focal points of design.
操作要绝对精确,因为任何服装的领子通常是(设计)这件衣服式样的要点之一。收藏

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a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior
[同] imperative, imperative form, imperative mood, jussive mood
some duty that is essential and urgent

requiring attention or action
- as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes imperative
- requests that grew more and more imperative
[反] beseeching
relating to verbs in the imperative mood

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