L11 Flashcards
impervious
[im’pə:viəs] adj. 不受影响的,无动于衷的;不能渗透的
Adj.1 a : not allowing entrance or passage : IMPENETRABLE a coat impervious to rain b : not capable of being damaged or harmed a carpet impervious to rough treatment
2 : not capable of being affected or disturbed impervious to criticism
impetuous
[im’petjuəs] adj. 冲动的;鲁莽的;猛烈的
Adj.1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion an impetuous temperament
2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action an impetuous wind
synonyms see PRECIPITATE
impiety
[im’paiəti] n. 不虔诚;不尊敬;无信仰;无信心
n.1 : the quality or state of being impious : IRREVERENCE
2 : an impious act
implausible
[im’plɔ:zəbl] adj. 难以置信的,不像真实的
Adj.: not plausible : provoking disbelief
implement
[‘implimənt, ‘impliment] vt. 实施,执行;实现,使生效
n. 工具,器具;手段
n.1 : an article serving to equip the implements of religious worship
2 : a device used in the performance of a task : TOOL, UTENSIL
3 : one that serves as an instrument or tool the partnership agreement does not seem to be a very potent implement — H. B. Hoffman
synonyms IMPLEMENT, TOOL, INSTRUMENT, APPLIANCE, UTENSIL
implication
[,impli’keiʃən] n. 含义;暗示;牵连,卷入
n.1 a : the act of implicating : the state of being implicated b : close connection; especially : an incriminating involvement
2 a : the act of implying : the state of being implied b (1) : a logical relation between two propositions that fails to hold only if the first is true and the second is false — see TRUTH TABLE table (2) : a logical relationship between two propositions in which if the first is true the second is true (3) : a statement exhibiting a relation of implication
3 : something implied: as a : SUGGESTION b : a possible significance the book has political implications
imply
[im’plai] vt. 意味;暗示;隐含
vt.1 obsolete : ENFOLD, ENTWINE
2 : to involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement rights imply obligations
3 : to contain potentially
4 : to express indirectly his silence implied consent
synonyms see SUGGEST
usage see INFER
impolitic
[im’pɔlətik] adj. 失策的;不明智的
Adj.: not politic : UNWISE
imponderable
[ɪm’pɑndərəbl]
adj. 无重量的;无法计算的
n. 无法衡量的事物
Adj. : not ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness the imponderable beauties of Beethoven’sTsonatas — Cecelia Porter
impose
[ɪm’poz]
vi. 利用;欺骗;施加影响
vt. 强加;征税;以…欺骗
Transitive verb
1 a : to establish or apply by authority impose a tax impose new restrictions impose penalties b : to establish or bring about as if by force those limits imposed by our own inadequacies — C. H. Plimpton
2 a : PLACE, SET b : to arrange (as pages) in the proper order for printing
3 : PASS OFF impose fake antiques on the public
4 : to force into the company or on the attention of another impose oneself on others
intransitive verb : to take unwarranted advantage of something imposed on his good nature
impostor
[ɪm’pɒstə] n. 骗子;冒充者
n. : one that assumes false identity or title for the purpose of deception
imposture
[im’pɔstʃə] n. 欺诈,欺骗;冒牌
n.1 : the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
2 : an instance of imposture
synonyms IMPOSTURE, FRAUD, SHAM, FAKE, HUMBUG, COUNTERFEIT mean a thing made to seem other than it is. IMPOSTURE applies to any situation in which a spurious object or performance is passed off as genuine their claim of environmental concern is an imposture. FRAUD usually implies a deliberate perversion of the truth the diary was exposed as a fraud. SHAM applies to fraudulent imitation of a real thing or action condemned the election as a sham. FAKE implies an imitation of or substitution for the genuine but does not necessarily imply dishonesty these jewels are fakes; the real ones are in the vault. HUMBUG suggests elaborate pretense usually so flagrant as to be transparent creating publicity by foisting humbugs on a gullible public. COUNTERFEIT applies especially to the close imitation of something valuable 20-dollar bills that were counterfeits.
impound
[ɪm’paʊnd]
vt. 没收;拘留;将…关在圈中
vt.1 a : to shut up in or as if in a pound : CONFINE b : to seize and hold in the custody of the law c : to take possession of she was dismissed and her manuscript impounded — Jonathan Weiner
2 : to collect and confine (water) in or as if in a reservoir
impracticable
[ɪm’præktɪkəb(ə)l] adj. 行不通的;不能实行的
Adj.1 : IMPASSABLE an impracticable road
2 : not practicable : incapable of being performed or accomplished by the means employed or at command an impracticable proposal
impractical
[im’præktikəl] adj. 不切实际的,不现实的;不能实行的
Adj. : not practical: as a : not wise to put into or keep in practice or effect b : incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters c : IMPRACTICABLE d : IDEALISTIC
imprecise
[,impri’sais] adj. 不精确的;不严密的;不确切的
Adj.: not precise : INEXACT, VAGUE an imprecise estimate
impress
[im’pres, ‘impres] vt. 盖印;强征;传送;给予某人深刻印象
vi. 给人印象
n. 印象,印记;特征,痕迹
A.transitive verb
1 a : to apply with pressure so as to imprint b : to produce (as a mark) by pressure c : to mark by or as if by pressure or stamping
2 a : to produce a vivid impression of b : to affect especially forcibly or deeply : gain the admiration or interest of her honesty impressed us
3 : TRANSFER, TRANSMIT
intransitive verb : to produce an impression
synonyms see AFFECT
B.n.1 : a characteristic or distinctive mark : STAMP the impress of a fresh and vital intelligence is stampedTin his work — Lytton Strachey
2 : IMPRESSION, EFFECT have an impress on history
3 : the act of impressing
4 a : a mark made by pressure : IMPRINT b : an image of something formed by or as if by pressure; especially : SEAL c : a product of pressure or influence
C.vt.1 : to levy or take by force for public service; especially : to force into naval service
2 a : to procure or enlist by forcible persuasion b : FORCE impressed him into a white coat for the Christmas festivities — Nancy Hale
D.n. : IMPRESSMENT
impressionable
[ɪm’preʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l] adj. 敏感的;易受影响的
Adj. : capable of being easily impressed
impressive
[im’presiv] adj. 感人的;令人钦佩的;给人以深刻印象的
Adj.: making or tending to make a marked impression : having the power to excite attention, awe, or admiration an impressive display of skill
impromptu
[im’prɔmptju:] n. 即兴曲;即席演出
adv. 即席地
adj. 即席的
n.1 : something that is impromptu
2 : a musical composition suggesting improvisation
Adj.1 : made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : IMPROVISED
2 : composed or uttered without previous preparation : EXTEMPORANEOUS
–impromptu adverb
improper
[ɪm’prɑpɚ]
adj. 不正确的,错误的;不适当的;不合礼仪的
Adj. : not proper: as a : not in accord with fact, truth, or right procedure : INCORRECT improper inference b : not regularly or normally formed or not properly so called c : not suited to the circumstances, design, or end improper medicine d : not in accord with propriety, modesty, good manners, or good taste improper language
impropriety
[,imprə’praiəti] n. 不适当;不正确;用词错误;不正当行为
n.1 : an improper or indecorous act or remark; especially : an unacceptable use of a word or of language
2 : the quality or state of being improper
improvident
[im’prɔvidənt] adj. 浪费的;无远见的;无先见之明的
Adj. : not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
improvise
[‘imprəvaiz] vt. 即兴创作;即兴表演;临时做;临时提供
vi. 即兴创作;即兴表演;临时凑合
Transitive verb
1 : to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
2 : to make, invent, or arrange offhand
3 : to make or fabricate out of what is conveniently on hand improvise a meal
intransitive verb : to improvise something
imprudent
[im’pru:dənt] adj. 轻率的,鲁莽的;不小心的
Adj. : not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment an imprudent investor
impudent
[‘impjudənt] adj. 无耻的;鲁莽的;放肆无礼的
Adj.1 obsolete : lacking modesty
2 : marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : INSOLENT
impugn
[im’pju:n] vt. 责难;驳斥
vt.1 : to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity impugned the defendant’s character
2 obsolete a : ASSAIL b : RESIST
impulse
[‘impʌls] n. 冲动;脉冲;刺激;神经冲动;推动力
vt. 推动
vt.: to give an impulse to
n.1 a : INSPIRATION, MOTIVATION b : a force so communicated as to produce motion suddenly c : INCENTIVE
2 a : the act of driving onward with sudden force : IMPULSION b : motion produced by such an impulsion : IMPETUS c : a wave of excitation transmitted through tissues and especially nerve fibers and muscles that results in physiological activity or inhibition
3 a : a sudden spontaneous inclination or incitement to some usually unpremeditated action b : a propensity or natural tendency usually other than rational
4 a : the product of the average value of a force and the time during which it acts : the change in momentum produced by the force b : PULSE 4a
synonyms see MOTIVE
impulsive
[im’pʌlsiv] adj. 冲动的;受感情驱使的;任性的
Adj.1 : having the power of or actually driving or impelling
2 a : arising from an impulse an impulsive decision b : prone to act on impulse an impulsive young man
3 : acting momentarily
synonyms see SPONTANEOUS
impunity
[ɪm’pjunəti]
n. 不受惩罚;无患;[法] 免罚
n. : exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss laws were flouted with impunity
impute
[im’pju:t] vt. 归罪于,归咎于;嫁祸于
vt.1 : to lay the responsibility or blame for often falsely or unjustly
2 : to credit to a person or a cause : ATTRIBUTE our vices as well as our virtues have been imputed to bodily derangement — B. N. Cardozo
synonyms see ASCRIBE
inadvertent
[,inəd’və:tənt] adj. 疏忽的;不注意的(副词inadvertently);无意中做的
Adj.1 : not focusing the mind on a matter : INATTENTIVE
2 : UNINTENTIONAL an inadvertent omission
inadvisable
[,inəd’vaizəbl] adj. 失策的,不明智的;不受劝告的
Adj.: not advisable : not wise or prudent inadvisable haste
inalienable
[in’eiljənəbl] adj. 不可分割的;不可剥夺的;不能让与的
Adj.: incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred inalienable rights
inane
[i’nein] adj. 空洞的,空虚的;愚蠢的
Adj.1 : EMPTY, INSUBSTANTIAL
2 : lacking significance, meaning, or point : SILLY inane comments
synonyms see INSIPID
inappropriate
[,inə’prəupriət] adj. 不适当的;不相称的
Adj.: not appropriate : UNSUITABLE
inaugurate
[i’nɔ:ɡjureit] vt. 创新;开辟;开创;举行开幕典礼;举行就职典礼
1 : to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
2 a : to dedicate ceremoniously : observe formally the beginning of inaugurate a new school b : to bring about the beginning of
synonyms see BEGIN
inborn
[‘inbɔ:n] adj. 天生的;先天的
Adj.1 : present from or as if from birth
2 : HEREDITARY, INHERITED
synonyms see INNATE
incandescent
[,inkæn’desənt] adj. 辉耀的;炽热的;发白热光的
Adj.1 a : white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat b : strikingly bright, radiant, or clear c : marked by brilliance especially of expression incandescent wit d : characterized by glowing zeal : ARDENT incandescent affection
2 a : of, relating to, or being light produced by incandescence b : producing light by incandescence
n.: LIGHTBULB a
incapacitate
[,inkə’pæsiteit] vt. 使无能力;使不能;使不适于
vt.1 : to make legally incapable or ineligible
2 : to deprive of capacity or natural power : DISABLE
incarnate
[in’kɑ:nit, -neit, in’kɑ:neit] adj. 化身的;人体化的;肉色的
vt. 体现;使…具体化;使实体化
1 a : invested with bodily and especially human nature and form b : made manifest or comprehensible : EMBODIED a fiend incarnate
2 : INCARNADINE incarnate clover
incendiary
[in’sendjəri] n. 燃烧弹;纵火犯,放火者;煽动者
adj. 煽动的;放火的,纵火的
1 a : a person who commits arson : ARSONIST b : an incendiary agent (as a bomb)
2 : a person who excites factions, quarrels, or sedition : AGITATOR
incense
[‘insens] vt. 向…焚香;使…发怒
n. 香;奉承
vi. 焚香
1 : material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
2 : the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned; broadly : a pleasing scent
3 : pleasing attention : FLATTERY
incentive
[in’sentiv] n. 动机;刺激
adj. 激励的;刺激的
n. : something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
synonyms see MOTIVE
incessant
[in’sesənt] adj. 不断的;不停的;连续的
Adj.: continuing or following without interruption : UNCEASING
synonyms see CONTINUAL
incidence
[‘insidəns] n. 发生率;影响;入射;影响范围
n.1 a : ANGLE OF INCIDENCE b : the arrival of something (as a projectile or a ray of light) at a surface
2 a : an act or the fact or manner of falling upon or affecting : OCCURRENCE b : rate of occurrence or influence a high incidence of crime
incidental
[,insi’dentəl] adj. 附带的;偶然的;容易发生的
n. 附带事件;偶然事件;杂项
Adj.1 a : being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence social obligations incidental to the job b : MINOR 1
2 : occurring merely by chance or without intention or calculation
n.1 plural : minor items (as of expense) that are not particularized
2 : something that is incidental
incipient
[in’sipiənt] adj. 初期的;初始的;起初的;发端的
Adj.: beginning to come into being or to become apparent an incipient solar system evidence of incipient racial tension
incise
[in’saiz] vt. 切;切割;雕刻
vt.1 : to cut into
2 a : to carve figures, letters, or devices into : ENGRAVE b : to carve (as an inscription) into a surface
incisive
[in’saisiv] adj. 深刻的;敏锐的;锋利的
Adj. : impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) an incisive analysis an incisive unsentimental writer
incoherent
[ɪnkə(ʊ)’hɪər(ə)nt] adj. 语无伦次的;不连贯的;不合逻辑的
Adj. : lacking coherence: as a : lacking cohesion : LOOSE b : lacking orderly continuity, arrangement, or relevance : INCONSISTENT an incoherent essay c : lacking normal clarity or intelligibility in speech or thought incoherent with grief
incommensurate
[,ɪnkə’menʃ(ə)rət; -sjə-] adj. 不适应的;不相称的;不成比例
Adj. : not commensurate: as a : INCOMMENSURABLE b : INADEQUATE c : DISPROPORTIONATE a confidence incommensurate with their ability
incompatibility
[‘inkəm,pætə’biləti] n. 不相容;不协调;不一致
n.1 a : the quality or state of being incompatible b : lack of interfertility between two plants
2 plural : mutually antagonistic things or qualities
incompatible
[,inkəm’pætəbl] adj. 不相容的;矛盾的;不能同时成立的
n. 互不相容的人或事物
Adj.1 : incapable of being held by one person at one time — used of offices that make conflicting demands on the holder
2 : not compatible: as a : incapable of association or harmonious coexistence incompatible colors b : unsuitable for use together because of undesirable chemical or physiological effects incompatible drugs c : not both true incompatible propositions d : incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture
incompetent
[in’kɔmpitənt] adj. 无能力的,不胜任的;不合适的;不适当的;无力的
n. 无能力者
Adj.1 : not legally qualified
2 : inadequate to or unsuitable for a particular purpose
3 a : lacking the qualities needed for effective action b : unable to function properly incompetent heart valves
incomplete
[,inkəm’pli:t] adj. 不完全的;不完备的
Adj.1 : not complete : UNFINISHED: as a : lacking a part; especially : lacking one or more sets of floral organs b of insect metamorphosis : characterized by the absence of a pupal stage between the immature stages and the adult of an insect in which the young usually resemble the adult — compare COMPLETE 5
2 of a football pass : not legally caught