"imperative" 怎么发音
word
/ˌɪmˈpɛɹətɪv/
im-PER-uh-tiv
/ɪmpˈɛɹətˌɪv/
im-PER-uh-tiv
释义
As a noun, it means a command or an order. As an adjective, it means something is very important or necessary.
IPA 音标
美式英语
/ˌɪmˈpɛɹətɪv/
英式英语
/ɪmpˈɛɹətˌɪv/
简化发音
美式
im-PER-uh-tiv
英式
im-PER-uh-tiv
语境中听
Using the imperative is common in giving instructions.
It is imperative to wash your hands before eating.
The doctor said it was imperative that I rest.
Please use the imperative form when writing instructions for users.