1 ADJ-GRADED [usually verb-link ADJ] 极重要的;必要的;紧急的 If it is imperative that something is done, that thing is extremely important and must be done. 极重要的;必要的;紧急的 [formal]
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It was imperative that he act as naturally as possible.
最重要的是他要做到尽可能自然。
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That's why it is imperative to know what your rights are at such a time.
这就是为什么你有必要在这个时候知道你的权利有哪些。
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The events of the past few days make it imperative for her to act.
过去这几天发生的事迫使她不得不立即行动。
SYN urgent, essential, pressing, vital
2 N-COUNT 必要的事;紧急的事;必须履行的责任 An imperative is something that is extremely important and must be done. 必要的事;紧急的事;必须履行的责任 [formal]
3 N-SING 祈使语气 In grammar, a clause that is in the imperative, or in the imperative mood, contains the base form of a verb and usually has no subject. Examples are 'Go away' and 'Please be careful'. Clauses of this kind are typically used to tell someone to do something. 祈使语气
4 N-COUNT 祈使语气动词 An imperative is a verb in the base form that is used, usually without a subject, in an imperative clause. 祈使语气动词
| Word Partnership | Use imperative with: |
| ADV. | absolutely imperative 1 |
| N. | imperative need 1 |
| ADJ. | economic/political imperative, moral imperative 2 |
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