1580s, "that which is needed," from Middle French exigence, from Latin exigentia "urgency" (see exigence). Meaning "state of being urgent" is from 1769. Related: Exigencies (1650s).
实用例句
1. The people have to accept the harsh exigency of war.
人们要承受战乱的严酷现实。来自辞典例句
2. Upon an exigency, local authorities shall summon militia to guard riverbanks immediately.
遇有紧急情形时, 地方主管机关应即发动民力,驻堤协防.来自互联网
3. But the exigency of the case admitted of no alternatives.
但情况紧急,别无其他良策.来自互联网
4. The president is free to act in any sudden exigency.
在任何突发的紧急状况下董事长可自行采取行动.来自互联网
5. Defense council : Absent exigency circumanstances, the police can not search without a warrant.
