ur·gent /ˈɜːdʒənt/ a. 1. 紧迫的，急迫的；紧要的 There's an urgent telegram for you. 你有一份急电。 He left the country on urgent business. 他因有紧急事务而离国。 Most of the motorway network is in urgent need of repair. 大多数的高速公路急需修理。 It is urgent that they all be present. 他们必须全体在场。 2. 催逼的；坚持要求的 The shouts became louder and more urgent. 喊叫声变得更响，更急迫。