ultimatum
US /ˌʌl.təˈmeɪ.t̬əm/
UK /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/
名词
最后通牒
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations
示例:
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The union issued an ultimatum to management, threatening a strike if their demands were not met.
工会向管理层发出了最后通牒，威胁如果他们的要求得不到满足就举行罢工。
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Her parents gave her an ultimatum: either she goes to college or she finds a job.
她的父母给了她一个最后通牒：要么上大学，要么找工作。