| 单词 | exigent |
| 释义 | exigent (once / 1652 pages) adj When you describe something as exigent, you are saying it requires attention: it can't be ignored. Exigent, which means "demanding attention," comes from the Latin for "driving out." If there's a runaway train driving straight at you, that's an exigent situation — not a good time to stop and write a poem. When circumstances become exigent, it's time to act. When exigent questions arise, an answer is necessary. You can also use exigent for a person who demands attention, usually by complaining. If you've ever worked as a waiter, you've surely dealt with an exigent customer. WORD FAMILYexigent: exigency+/exigency: exigencies USAGE EXAMPLESThe prosecutors, for their part, say the warrant was not needed for the first seizure because of what are known as “exigent circumstances.” New York Times(Nov 01, 2016) Luckily, the whole "exigent circumstances" system runs on faxes, so all Elliot has to do is fake a fax. The Verge(Sep 07, 2016) “I have made the decision to release it because of the exigent circumstances that we find ourselves in,” he said. Washington Times(Jul 20, 2016) 1adj demanding attention "regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous"- H.L.Mencken Syn clamant, crying, insistent, instant imperative requiring attention or action 2adj requiring precise accuracy became more exigent over his pronunciation Syn exacting demanding requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill |
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