ultimatum
ultimatum
(pl. ultimatums 或 ultimata -tə)
(pl. ultimatums 或 ultimata -tə)
- a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations
最后通牒；哀的美敦书
the British government issued an ultimatum to Hitler to cease invasion of Poland.
英国政府向希特勒发出停止侵略波兰的最后通牒。
- mid 18th cent.: from Latin, neuter past participle of ultimare 'come to an end'
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