Peremptory



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 不容反抗的; 专横的
• ［英］ adj. 不容反抗的; 专横的 ( of imperious or arrogant self-assurance)
• ［记］ per ( 全部) ＋empt ( 买) ＋ory -> 全部买下来_的 -> 专横的_
• ［同］ 同根词: preempt ( 优先取得) ; exemption ( 免除)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English peremptorie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin peremptorius, from Latin, destructive, from perimere to take entirely, destroy, from per- thoroughly + emere to take — more at redeem
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; specifically not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply <a peremptory mandamus>
  • b. admitting of no contradiction
• 2. expressive of urgency or command <a peremptory call>
• 3.
  • a. characterized by often imperious or arrogant self-assurance <how insolent of late he is become, how proud, how peremptory — Shakespeare>
  • b. indicative of a peremptory attitude or nature ; haughty <a peremptory tone><peremptory disregard of an objection>
• Synonyms: see masterful
• ? peremptorily adverb
• ? peremptoriness noun

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