The most urgent matter at hand; a top priority that requires immediate attention.
当务指应当办理的事。当前任务中最急切要办的事。
《孟子·尽心上》知者无不知也，当务之为急；仁者无不爱也，急亲贤之为务。”
With the deadline approaching, finishing the project is the urgent priority.
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