urgency

英 ['ɜːdʒ(ə)nsɪ] 美['ɝdʒənsi]
  • n. 紧急;催促;紧急的事

TOEFL中频词扩展词汇

词态变化


复数: urgencies;副词: urgently;形容词: urgent;

英文词源


urgency (n.)
1530s, probably from urgent + -cy.

双语例句


1. She was surprised at the urgency in his voice.
他语调中透着急迫,这让她很吃惊。

来自柯林斯例句

2. "Daniel," Pat said, her voice harsh with urgency. "Come out here immediately."
“丹尼尔,”帕特说道,她的嗓音因为急迫而有些沙哑,“马上出来。”

来自柯林斯例句

3. It is a matter of utmost urgency.
这事刻不容缓。

来自柯林斯例句

4. They recognise the urgency of righting the economy.
他们认识到了复苏经济的紧迫性。

来自柯林斯例句

5. The urgency of his voice galvanized them into action .
他急迫的声音激励他们行动起来。

来自《权威词典》