imperative

US /ɪmˈper.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ɪmˈper.ə.t̬ɪv/
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紧急的, 迫切的, 势在必行的

of vital importance; crucial

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It is imperative that we act now.
我们现在行动是当务之急。
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Safety is of imperative concern.
安全是当务之急。
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crucialvitalessentialcriticalurgent
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当务之急, 必要条件

an essential or urgent thing

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Paying off debt is a financial imperative.
偿还债务是当务之急的财务要务。
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The new policy is a moral imperative.
新政策是道德上的当务之急。
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necessityrequirementprioritycommandduty
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祈使语气, 命令式

a verb form expressing a command or exhortation, as in 'go!'

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The sentence 'Close the door!' uses the imperative mood.
“关门！”这个句子使用了祈使语气。
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In English, the imperative form is often the base form of the verb.
在英语中，祈使形式通常是动词的原形。
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imperative verb