importunity

英 [,ɪmpɔː'tjuːnətɪ]美 [ɪmpɚ'tjʊnəti]
  • n. 强求；硬要

英文词源

importunity (n.)
early 15c., "persistence, insistence; over-eagerness," from Middle French importunité (14c.), from Latin importunitatem (nominative importunitas) "unsuitableness; unmannerliness, incivility," from importunus "unfit, troublesome" (see importune).

双语例句

1. They got only blushes , ejaculations , tremors, and titters, in return for their importunity.
她们只是用脸红 、 惊叫 、 颤抖和傻笑来回答他们的要求.
来自辞典例句
2. His importunity left me no alternative but to agree.
他的强硬要求让我只能答应而没有别的选择.
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