imperious

im'piәriәs

GRE

s having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

a. 专横的, 傲慢的, 迫切的
[医] 强制的, 不随意的

20,847

BNC 频率

19,179

使用频率

imperious 由词根 imper-（统治、命令）和后缀 -ious（形容词后缀，表示“具有...性质的”）组成，整体意思为“具有统治性质的”，即专横的、傲慢的。

例句

1. The manager's imperious tone made it clear that there was no room for discussion.

经理那种专横的语气表明没有讨论的余地。

2. She had an imperious manner that made everyone around her feel intimidated.

她那种专横的态度让周围的人感到畏惧。

3. The king was known for his imperious demands and strict rules.

这位国王以其专横的要求和严格的规则而闻名。