imperative
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++im·per·a·tive1 /ɪmˈperətɪv/ adjective 1 IMMEDIATELYextremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately 紧急的，极重要的 It is imperative that politicians should be good communicators. 政治家应该是很好的沟通者，这很重要。it is imperative (for somebody) to do something It is imperative to meet face to face with the client. 必须面对面接触客户。2. technicalSLG an imperative verb is one that expresses an order, such as ‘stand up’ 〔动词〕祈使的 —imperatively adverb
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imperative• To exceed the limitations of the lens became imperative.• When the writing begins, it is imperative that relevant research should be summarized.• It was imperative that she should reach Dana before he did.• It is imperative that we begin to end this harmful system of separation.• We're expanding rapidly, and it's imperative that we function with more efficiency.• But, for the reason just given, it is hardly imperative that we should.• It is imperative that young and middle-aged adults confront their own and each other's ageism.• He remains convinced that it is imperative to work hard on his swing.it is imperative (for somebody) to do something• It is even more imperative to keep good records.• She knows that it is imperative for her to leave at once.imperative2 noun [countable] 1 IMMEDIATELYsomething that must be done urgently 紧急的事 A broad and balanced education is an imperative for raising standards. 为提高教育水准，推行广泛和均衡的教育是当务之急。2 formalEFFECT/INFLUENCE an idea or belief that has a strong influence on people, making them behave in a particular way 〔对人的行为具有很大影响的〕观念，信念 Sharing food is the most important moral imperative in Semai society. 分享食物在塞迈社会中是最重要的道德观念。3. technicalSLG the form of a verb that expresses an order. For example, in the order ‘Come here’, ‘come’ is in the imperative. 〔动词的〕祈使语气Examples from the Corpus
imperative• Reducing air pollution has become an imperative.• Having children is a biological imperative.• Attitudes, relationships and administrations owed much to the ethical imperatives of the playing fields.• His first imperative always has been political survival.• In Keynes's view, the great imperative was public works.• Here the world system is perceived in terms of the strategic imperatives posed by geography.• Lianne, a physician, should have known better than to ignore the Touch / Training imperatives.• Often, however, the two imperatives will be in conflict.moral imperative• But it is also a moral imperative.• Sometimes there's a moral imperative and you feel everything building up behind you that you have to do it.• Are moral imperatives stronger than political power?• These include the idea of shadow sickness and the moral imperative to keep going-and for others to do so.• None the less, the moral imperatives that are intrinsic to the student role will always reassert themselves.• That the moral imperative was not a sufficient condition has already been remarked upon.• If there are no absolutes or eternal values, then the moral imperative behind such movements evaporates into thin air.• If we proceed from prudential to moral imperatives, will the conditions of the choice be fundamentally changed?Origin imperative1 (1400-1500) Late Latin imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare “to command”im·per·a·tive1 adjectiveimperative2 nounChineseSyllable
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imperative
im‧per‧a‧tive1 /ɪmˈperətɪv/ 
adjective
It is imperative that politicians should be good communicators.
it is imperative (for somebody) to do something
It is imperative to meet face to face with the client.
2. technical an imperative verb is one that expresses an order, such as ‘stand up’
—imperatively adverb
imperative2 noun [countable]
1. something that must be done urgently:
A broad and balanced education is an imperative for raising standards.
2. formal an idea or belief that has a strong influence on people, making them behave in a particular way:
Sharing food is the most important moral imperative in Semai society.
3. technical the form of a verb that expresses an order. For example, in the order ‘Come here’, ‘come’ is in the imperative.
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adjective Date: 1400-1500
Language: Late Latin
Origin: imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare 'to command'
1. extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately:Language: Late Latin
Origin: imperativus, from Latin imperatus, past participle of imperare 'to command'
it is imperative (for somebody) to do something
2. technical an imperative verb is one that expresses an order, such as ‘stand up’
—imperatively adverb
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noun [countable]1. something that must be done urgently:
2. formal an idea or belief that has a strong influence on people, making them behave in a particular way:
3. technical the form of a verb that expresses an order. For example, in the order ‘Come here’, ‘come’ is in the imperative.
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 /…isof 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。