peremptory
adj. 斷然的; 不容置辯的; 傲慢的; 專橫的
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.
他做了一個簡單的手勢,近乎霸道地指著椅子。
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.
羅伯特儘量以專橫神氣來掩飾窘迫.
In pursuance of her father's peremptory command, Sophia now admitted Mr. Blifil's visit.
為了服從她父親專斷的命令, 蘇菲亞接見了布利非先生.
She was the mother of two peremptory little boys.
她現在已是兩個無法無天的小男孩的母親.
The officer issued peremptory commands.
軍官發出了不容許辯駁的命令.
She developed a peremptory and fussy disposition.
她養成了一種蠻橫和過分注意細節的性格.