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当务之急

dāng wù zhī jí

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • (idiom) top priority job; matter of vital importance

Definition

当前任务中最急切的事情。

The most urgent matter at hand; top priority.

Usage

常作主语或宾语，强调某件事是当前最需要处理的。

Often used as subject or object to emphasize that something is the most pressing issue.

Examples

  • 1 当务之急是解决资金问题。 (The top priority is to solve the funding problem.)
  • 2 现在的当务之急是确保安全。 (The current urgent matter is to ensure safety.)
  • 3 面对疫情，当务之急是控制传播。 (In the face of the epidemic, the most urgent task is to control the spread.)
  • 4 当务之急是提高生产效率。 (The immediate priority is to increase production efficiency.)
  • 5 当务之急，不可拖延。 (Urgent matters must not be delayed.)

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