ultimatum meaning in 中文 | English Dictionary

📖 释义

noun
最后通牒; 最后条件; 外交最后通牒; 最后要求

EN: A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations. It is typically the last in a series of demands or conditions.; A final statement of terms or conditions that must be met, often in a negotiation or dispute, beyond which no further concessions will be made.; In diplomacy, a formal communication from one state to another stating the final terms that must be accepted to avoid hostile action such as war or sanctions.; Any final, non-negotiable demand or condition presented in personal, business, or social contexts, implying consequences if not met.

可数复数: ultimatums, ultimata

issue an ultimatumdeliver an ultimatumgive someone an ultimatumset an ultimatumultimatum expires

demanddiktatmandatefinal offertake-it-or-leave-it

compromisenegotiation

ultimate

EN: 'Ultimate' is an adjective meaning final or greatest; 'ultimatum' is a noun meaning a final demand with consequences for non-compliance.

zh: 'Ultimate' 是形容词，意为最终的或最大的；'ultimatum' 是名词，意为带有不遵守后果的最后通牒。

EN: The Latin plural 'ultimata' exists but 'ultimatums' is standard in modern English. Avoid misspelling as 'ultamatum' or 'ultimatium'.

zh: 拉丁语复数形式 'ultimata' 存在，但在现代英语中 'ultimatums' 是标准用法。避免误拼为 'ultamatum' 或 'ultimatium'。

The government issued an ultimatum to the rebels: surrender within 48 hours or face a full military assault.

政府向叛军发出最后通牒：48小时内投降，否则将面临全面军事打击。
The union gave management an ultimatum: accept the new wage proposal by Friday or the workers would go on strike.

工会向管理层发出了最后通牒：周五前接受新的薪资方案，否则工人将举行罢工。
Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia in July 1914, which ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

1914年7月，奥匈帝国向塞尔维亚发出最后通牒，最终促成了第一次世界大战的爆发。
She gave her partner an ultimatum: either commit to marriage or end the relationship.

她向伴侣下了最后通牒：要么承诺结婚，要么结束这段关系。