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imperative

英/ɪmpˈɛɹətˌɪv/
美/ˌɪmˈpɛɹətɪv/
01n.

命令, 必要的事, 规则, 祈使语气

some duty that is essential and urgent

02adj.

命令式的, 急需的, 势在必行的, 强制的

requiring attention or action; relating to verbs in the imperative mood