Exigent
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GRE 蓝宝
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[编辑] 解释
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- adj. 需要立即采取行动的
- ［英］ adj. 需要立即采取行动的 ( requiring immediate action)
- ［类］ 反义词: deferrable ( 可拖延的)
- ［例］ an exigent set of circumstances
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Latin exigent-, exigens, present participle of exigere to demand — more at exact
- Date: 1629
- 1. requiring immediate aid or action <exigent circumstances>
- 2. requiring or calling for much ; demanding <an exigent client>
- ? exigently adverb
