ultimatum
UK/.ʌlti'meitәm/US
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Definitions
n.
A final set of demands made to another party, with a threat of serious consequences if not met.
最后通牒
Root Breakdown
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=ultimatum
Common Collocations
- 1.issue an ultimatum发出最后通牒
- 2.deliver an ultimatum递交最后通牒
- 3.give an ultimatum给出最后通牒
- 4.reject an ultimatum拒绝最后通牒
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government issued an ultimatum, demanding the troops withdraw within 48 hours.
- 2.
She gave her employer an ultimatum: either improve her working conditions or she would resign.