im·pera·tiveBrE/ɪmˈperətɪv/NAmE/ɪmˈperətɪv/adjective[not usually before noun](formal) veryimportantandneedingimmediateattentionoraction重要紧急的;迫切的;急需处理的SYNvital◆~ (that…)Itisabsolutelyimperativethatwefinishbynextweek. 我们的当务之急是必须于下周完成。◆~ (todosth)Itisimperativetocontinuethetreatmentforatleasttwomonths. 必须继续治疗至少两个月。vital
Saying that something is necessary表达某事是必要的
◆It is vital that journalists can verify the accuracy of their reports.新闻记者能够核实其报道的准确性,这一点至关重要。
◆Journalists play a vital / crucial role in educating the public.新闻记者对教育公众起着极其重要的作用。
◆Public trust is a crucial issue for all news organizations.对所有新闻机构来说,公众的信任是至关重要的问题。
◆The ability to write well is essential for any journalist.好的笔头功夫对任何一个新闻记者都是非常重要的。
◆The Internet has become an indispensable tool for reporters.互联网已经成为记者不可或缺的工具。
◆In journalism, accuracy is paramount /…is of paramount importance.在新闻工作中,准确至关重要。
◆It is imperative that journalists maintain the highest possible standards of reporting.新闻记者的当务之急是尽可能保持最高水平的报道。
➡synonyms atessential➡language bank atemphasis, impersonal(formal) expressingauthority表示权威的◆animperativetone命令的语调[only before noun](grammar语法) expressinganorder表示命令的;祈使的◆animperativesentence祈使句
im·pera·tiveBrE/ɪmˈperətɪv/NAmE/ɪmˈperətɪv/noun(formal) athingthatisveryimportantandneedsimmediateattentionoraction重要紧急的事;必要的事◆theeconomicimperativeofqualityeducationforall向全民提供高质量教育对经济发展的重要性(grammar语法) theformofaverbthatexpressesanorder; averbinthisform祈使语气;祈使语气动词◆In'Goaway!'theverbisintheimperative. Go away! 中的动词是祈使语气动词。◆'Goaway!'isanimperative. Go away! 是祈使句。