jussive
adjective language specialized uk/ˈdʒʌs.ɪv/ us/ˈdʒʌs.ɪv/
（动词）祈使的
used to describe the form of a verb that is used for giving an order, especially one that expresses a wish
A jussive verb is used to express indirect commands. 祈使动词用于表达间接的命令。
The word "comprimat" in the third line is a jussive subjunctive. 第三行中的 "comprimat "是祈使虚拟形式。
Compare: imperative adjective (GRAMMAR)
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- How is the jussive mood rendered in English?
- There are numerous cases of where the jussive voice is missing.
- The jussive subjunctives aptent, cogant, parent, dissimulent are retained for their vividness.
jussive
noun [ C ] language specialized uk/ˈdʒʌs.ɪv/ us/ˈdʒʌs.ɪv/
祈使动词
the form of a verb that is used for giving an order, especially one that expresses a wish
In English, a jussive is often translated with the helping verb “may” or “let”. 在英语中，祈使动词常与助动词“ may”或“ let”一起翻译。
How do you use jussives in a sentence? 在句子中如何使用祈使动词？
Compare: imperative noun (GRAMMAR)
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- The verbal form Vin is a jussive.
- The jussive is only in some cases externally distinguishable from the simple imperfect.
- The jussives could be interpreted as commands from the Holy Spirit.