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peremptory

英 [pə'rem(p)t(ə)rɪ; 'perɪm-] 美[pə'rɛmptəri]
  • adj. 强制的;绝对的;断然的;专横的

英英释意


1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power;
"an autocratic person"
"autocratic behavior"
"a bossy way of ordering others around"
"a rather aggressive and dominating character"
"managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"
"a swaggering peremptory manner"
2. not allowing contradiction or refusal;
"spoke in peremptory tones"
"peremptory commands"
3. putting an end to all debate or action;
"a peremptory decree"