urgent

adj

• ① 急迫的,迫切的,紧急的
  • There's an urgent need for reform.有改革的迫切需要。
  • an urgent telegram紧急电报(电信局称为「加急电」)
  • on urgent business因急事
  • He was in urgent need of help.他急需帮助。
  • It is urgent that food and medicine (should) be sent to the refugees.食物与药品急需送给那些难民(★【口】多半不用should)。

• ② 力促的,急切的;强要的;(请愿、请求等)执拗的;烦人的<for, in>
  • an urgent pleader急切的请愿者
  • in an urgent tone of voice以烦人的音调
  • The company is urgent in its demands for payment.该公司急切地要求付款。