imperative

/ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/ us　/imˈperətiv/ uk　 词频 #8360

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imperative 是什么意思

中文释义

n. 命令, 必要的事, 规则, 祈使语气

a. 命令式的, 急需的, 势在必行的, 强制的

英文释义

n. some duty that is essential and urgent

a. requiring attention or action

a. relating to verbs in the imperative mood

imperative 的真实例句

以下例句摘自真实英文文章，看看 imperative 在自然语境里怎么用：

It is imperative for both companies and individuals to develop the capacity to harness contradictions.

—— Combining Opposites in Creativity: Van Gogh’s Contrasts

In 1785, Immanuel Kant introduced his famous “categorical imperative.” Put simply: Act the way you want others to behave.

—— Theft Is Now Progressive Chic

Marriott avoided all debt as both a religious conviction and a psychological imperative.

—— [Outliers] J.W. Marriott: Building an Empire Without a Master Plan

To drive critical climate progress, it’s imperative that we get this revision right.

—— Apple among companies objecting to proposed clean energy reporting changes

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