持續不斷 Flashcards
inexorable
inexorable [ɪnˈɛksərəbəl]
(a) 無法阻止、改變的 (必定發生的)
(MW1) notable to be stoppedor changed
(MW2) not to be persuaded, moved, orstopped: RELENTLESS <inexorable progress >
[例] the inexorable rise of apolitical movement
[解] 無法阻止、必定發生的概念是 “持續不斷”。
relentless
relentless [rɪˈlɛntlɪs]
(a) 持續不斷的(無法停下的)
(MW1) continuing without becomingweaker, lesssevere, etc.
(MW2) showingor promising no abatement (減輕) of severity,intensity, strength, or pace: UNRELENTING <relentless pressure > <a relentless campaign >
[例] The hunter was relentless in pursuitof his prey (獵物) .
[形] ruthless [ˈruθlɪs] (a) “無情的”、“殘酷的”。
incessant
incessant [ɪnˈsɛsənt]
(a) 不停的
(MW1) continuing without stopping: not stopping
(MW2) continuing or following without interruption: UNCEASING
[源] in- (not) +cess- (= cease, stop) + -ant (形尾) ,“不停的”。
[例] the incessant noise from an outsiderepair crew was a real distraction during the test