"ultimatum" in Chinese (Simplified)
最后通牒
Definition
最后通牒是指一种最终的要求或条件,如果对方不接受,就会有不好的后果。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“最后通牒”多用于正式、严肃的情境,如外交、商业或家庭纠纷。表达“发出最后通牒”时常常意味着对方必须做出决定,否则后果严重。
Examples
He gave her an ultimatum: move in with him or end the relationship.
他给了她一个**最后通牒**:要么和他同居,要么分手。
The company sent an ultimatum to workers: return to work or be fired.
公司向员工发出**最后通牒**:要么复工,要么被解雇。
The government issued an ultimatum to the rebels.
政府向叛军发出了**最后通牒**。
If you don't clean your room, that's your mom's ultimatum: no TV for a week!
如果你不打扫房间,这就是你妈妈的**最后通牒**:一周不准看电视!
After months of negotiations, the union finally delivered an ultimatum to management.
经过数月谈判,工会终于向管理层发出了**最后通牒**。
It felt harsh, but he thought an ultimatum was the only way to make her listen.
虽然感觉严厉,但他认为**最后通牒**是让她听话的唯一方法。