释义 |
peremptory peremptory /pəˈremp.tər.i/ aep /-tɚ-/ adjective ► F0 expecting to be obeyed immediately and without asking questions: » He started issuing peremptory instructions.» She was highly critical of the insensitive and peremptory way in which the cases had been handled.Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in chargeperemptorily /-trə.li/ adverb ► F0» "Now," he said peremptorily, "step forward and state your name."Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in charge |