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单词 jussive
释义

Definition of jussive in English:

jussive

adjective ˈdʒʌsɪvˈdʒəsɪv
Grammar

  • (of a form of a verb) expressing a command.

    〔语法〕（动词形式）命令的，祈使的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Basically, in the Arabic jussive all the indicative mood-signs are deleted.
    • They embody the jussive: don't mourn, organize.
    • Some scholars consider that both jussive and cohortative mood are conveyed by the form of the imperfect.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin juss- 'commanded' (from the verb jubere) + -ive.

Definition of jussive in US English:

jussive

adjectiveˈjəsivˈdʒəsɪv
Grammar

  • (of a form of a verb) expressing a command.

    〔语法〕（动词形式）命令的，祈使的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They embody the jussive: don't mourn, organize.
    • Basically, in the Arabic jussive all the indicative mood-signs are deleted.
    • Some scholars consider that both jussive and cohortative mood are conveyed by the form of the imperfect.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin juss- ‘commanded’ (from the verb jubere) + -ive.
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