| 单词 | peremptory |
| 释义 | peremptory (once / 1166 pages) adj Peremptory comments are like orders. If you say something in a peremptory manner, you want people to stop what they’re doing and do what you say. Peremptory comments put an end to a discussion, and that’s final! The word peremptory comes from the Latin peremptorius for “decisive, final.” Trace it further and find that peremptor means "destroyer," from perimpere for "destroy, cut off.” Basically, peremptory commands destroy the conversation. They are given with an air of authority, and they are often barked. In the courtroom, peremptory orders are not open to appeal; they’re final. Outside of the courtroom, a peremptory manner is just plain rude. WORD FAMILYperemptory: peremptorily, peremptoryly USAGE EXAMPLESRelatedly, don’t be fooled by small signs of normality, the odd moderate placed in this or that position, a peremptory call for peace. The Guardian(Nov 15, 2016) When they left the stage, she lingered to take selfies while the famously peremptory Sanders stood close to the curtain, apparently itching to leave. Time(Sep 28, 2016) In an unmistakably peremptory gesture, she shut the office without informing the White House. The New Yorker(Jul 25, 2016) 1adj putting an end to all debate or action a peremptory decree Syn decisive determining or having the power to determine an outcome 2adj not allowing contradiction or refusal spoke in peremptory tones peremptory commands Syn imperative requiring attention or action 3adj offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power a swaggering peremptory manner Syn autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial domineering tending to domineer |
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