单词 | peremptory |
释义 | peremptory (pəremptəri ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Someone who does something in a peremptory way does it in a way that shows that they expect to be obeyed immediately. [formal, disapproval] With a brief, almost peremptory gesture he pointed to a chair. peremptorily (pəremptərɪli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'Hello!' the voice said, more peremptorily. 'Who is it? Who do you want?' |
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