imperious

英 [ɪmˈpɪə.ri.əs]      美 [ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs]
  • adj. 专横的;迫切的;傲慢的
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将“imperious”与“impatient”结合记忆。想象一个人(“imper”部分)因为极度不耐烦(“patient”部分缺失,暗示着不耐烦)而显得命令式或专横。这种场景有助于记忆“imperious”这个词的意思,即专横的、傲慢的。

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imperious 专横的

词源同empire,帝国,帝权。即皇帝的,像皇帝一样的,引申词义专横的。

imperious (adj.)
1540s, from Latin imperiosus "commanding, mighty, powerful," from imperium "empire, command" (see empire). Related: Imperiously.
1. From across the desk she gave him a witheringly imperious look.
她从桌子对面扫了他一眼,目光咄咄逼人,凌利而专横。
2. All his imperious orders were obeyed.
他所有那些专横的命令都被服从了.
3. The old nun was as imperious as ever , but visibly thawed when she saw the children.
老修女仍然像从前一样专橫,看到孩子们时却显得温和多了.
4. A person , who is imperious and tries to gloss over his fault, is bound to suffer in the end.
专横跋扈、文过饰非的人到头来总是要吃亏的.
5. Her attitude is imperious at times.
她有时态度傲慢。