imperative
英 /ɪmˈperətɪv/ 美 /ɪmˈperətɪv/
- adj. 极其必要的；迫切的Extremely important and needing to be done.
- n. 必须做的事；迫切需要Something that must be done or given urgent attention.
- adj. 祈使的Expressing a command or instruction in grammar.
It is imperative to keep this medicine refrigerated.
这种药必须冷藏保存。
As urban populations grow, it is imperative that governments invest in reliable and affordable public transport.
随着城市人口增长，政府迫切需要投资建设可靠且价格合理的公共交通。
搭配
it is imperative that ……至关重要imperative to act 必须采取行动moral imperative 道义上必须做的事imperative mood 祈使语气
辨析提示
常用It is imperative to do或that从句。
词族
imperatively (adv.)
反义 optional
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