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urgency

UK/'ә:dʒәnsi/US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

The quality of requiring immediate attention or action; pressing importance.

紧迫性;紧急;迫切

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
urgroot
+
encystate, quality, condition
=urgency

Common Collocations

  • 1.sense of urgency紧迫感
  • 2.urgency of...的紧迫性

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The urgency of the situation required immediate action and careful planning.

  • 2.

    The doctor emphasized the urgency of early detection for successful treatment.

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