peremptory
adj. 断然的; 不容置辩的; 傲慢的; 专横的
Someone who does something in a peremptory way does it in a way that shows that they expect to be obeyed immediately.
With a brief, almost peremptory gesture he pointed to a chair.
他做了一个简单的手势,近乎霸道地指着椅子。
1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power;
2. not allowing contradiction or refusal;
3. putting an end to all debate or action;
Robert outfaces his perplexity with his most peremptory air.
罗伯特尽量以专横神气来掩饰窘迫.
In pursuance of her father's peremptory command, Sophia now admitted Mr. Blifil's visit.
为了服从她父亲专断的命令, 苏菲亚接见了布利非先生.
She was the mother of two peremptory little boys.
她现在已是两个无法无天的小男孩的母亲.
The officer issued peremptory commands.
军官发出了不容许辩驳的命令.
She developed a peremptory and fussy disposition.
她养成了一种蛮横和过分注意细节的性格.