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单词 mandatory
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mandatoryadjective

uk/ˈmæn.də.tər.i/us/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i/formal

Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law:

The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
Athletes must undergo a mandatory drugs test before competing in the championship.
In 1991, the British government made it mandatory to wear rear seat belts in cars.

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mandatoryadjective [ not gradable ]

us/ˈmæn·dəˌtɔr·i, -ˌtoʊr·i/

made necessary, usually by law or by some other rule:

The test includes a mandatory essay question.

mandatoryadjective

uk/ˈmændətəri/us/ˈmændəˌtɔri/

used to describe something that must be done, usually because the law states that it is necessary:

He demanded mandatory reporting on environmental issues.
mandatory for sb to do sth They would make it mandatory for everyone to have health insurance.
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compulsory
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