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Indecision definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
优柔寡断 (yourouguaduan)

The inability to make a decision quickly or confidently.

"Her indecision caused a delay in the project."

"她的优柔寡断导致了项目的延迟。" (Tā de yourouguaduan dǎozhìle xiàngmù de yánchí.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
优柔寡断 (yōuróuguǎduàn)

Unable to make decisions quickly or firmly.

"He is too indecisive to be a good leader."

"他太优柔寡断,无法成为一个好领导。" (Tā tài yōuróuguǎduàn, wúfǎ chéngwéi yīgè hǎo lǐngdǎo.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/
无法辩护 (wúfǎ biànhù)

not able to be protected or justified

"The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public."

"部长的言论被公众视为无法辩护。" (Bùzhǎng de yánlùn bèi gōngzhòng shìwéi wúfǎ biànhù.)
Indefinite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdefɪnət/
不确定的 (bù què dìng de)

not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time

"The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period."

"会议被推迟到一个不确定的时期。" (Huìyì bèi tuīchí dào yīgè bù què dìng de shíqī.)
indefinitely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C1
/ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/
无限期 (wuxianqi)

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

"The project has been postponed indefinitely."

"该项目已无限期推迟。" (Gai xiangmu yi wuxianqi tuichi.)
indelible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɛlɪbl̩/
不可磨灭 (bù kě mó miè)

making marks that cannot be removed; unforgettable

"The trip left an indelible impression on all of us."

"这次旅行给我们所有人留下了不可磨灭的印象。" (Zhè cì lǚxíng gěi wǒmen suǒyǒu rén liúxià le bù kě mó miè de yìnxiàng.)
Indemnity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/
赔偿 / 保护 (peichang / baohu)

Security or protection against financial loss or damage; compensation for loss or damage.

"The insurance policy provides indemnity against fire damage."

"保险单提供火灾损害的赔偿。" (Baoxian dan tigong huozai sunhai de peichang.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbl/
无法形容 (wúfǎ xíngróng)

Too unusual, extreme, or great to be adequately described in words.

"The beauty of the sunset was indescribable."

"日落的美景是无法形容的。" (Rìluò de měijǐng shì wúfǎ xíngróng de.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/
无法摧毁 (wúfǎ cuīhuǐ)

Impossible to destroy or break.

"The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible."

"有人说超级英雄的盾牌是无法摧毁的。" (yǒurén shuō chāojí yīngxióng de dùnpái shì wúfǎ cuīhuǐ de.)
adjective, noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
指示性 (zhǐshìxìng)

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

"His tone was indicative of his frustration."

"他的语气表明了他的沮丧。" (Tā de yǔqì biǎomíngle tā de jǔsàng.)
noun (plural) C1
/ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/
指数 (zhishu)

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

"Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement."

"公告后,股市指数急剧下跌。" (Gonggao hou, gushi zhishu ji ju xiadie.)
verb C1
/ɪnˈdaɪt/
起诉 (qǐsù)

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

"The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption."

"大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。" (Dà péishěn tuán juédìng kònggào gāi zhèngzhìjiā fǔbài.)
indictment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
起诉书 (qǐsù shū)

a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

"The indictment accused the company of multiple violations."

"起诉书指控公司存在多项违规行为。" (Qǐsù shū zhǐkòng gōngsī cúnzài duō xiàng wéiguī xíngwéi.)
Indifference definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪfərəns/
冷漠 (lengmo)

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

"He showed complete indifference to the suffering around him."

"他对周围的痛苦表现出完全的冷漠。" (Ta dui zhouwei de tongku biaoxian chu wanquan de lengmo.)
Indigenous Traditions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz
原住民传统 (yuán zhùmín chuántǒng)

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

"Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique."

"吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。" (Jídàgǎng shānqū de yuán zhùmín chuántǒng dútè.)
noun C1
/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

"He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
愤怒 (fèn nù)

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

"She was indignant when accused of cheating."

"她在被指控作弊时感到愤怒。" (Tā zài bèi zhǐkòng zuòbì shí gǎndào fènnù.)
noun C1
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
愤慨 (fènkǎi)

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

"Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict."

"在不公正的裁决之后,公众的愤慨情绪上升。" (Zài bù gōngzhèng de cáijué zhīhòu, gōngzhòng de fènkǎi qíngxù shàngshēng.)
Indignity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdɪɡnɪti/
屈辱 (qūrǔ)

Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or humiliation.

"He suffered the indignity of being ignored in the meeting."

"他忍受了在会议上被忽视的屈辱。" (Tā rěnshòu le zài huìyì shàng bèi hūshì de qūrǔ.)
Indigo-blue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/
靛蓝 (dianlan)

a deep blue color with a purplish tinge

"The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight."

"在暮光中,靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。" (Zài mùguāng zhōng, diàn lán sè de tiānkōng kàn qǐlái zhuànglì.)
indiscipline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/
缺乏纪律 (quefa jilu)

lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order

"Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment."

"学生的缺乏纪律破坏了学习环境。" (Xuesheng de quefa jilu pohuaile xuexi huanjing)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
不谨慎 (bu jinshen)

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

"It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public."

"他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。" (Ta zai gongzhong changhe tidao jihua shi bu jinshen de.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/
不加区分的 (bù jiā qū fēn de)

Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.

"The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment."

"滥用杀虫剂对环境造成了伤害。" (Lànyòng shāchóngjì duì huánjìng zàochéngle shānghài.)
adverb C1
/ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/
无差别地 (wú chābié de)

without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination

"The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance."

"公司无差别地解雇了员工,没考虑他们的表现。" (Gōngsī wú chābié de jiěgùle yuángōng, méi kǎolǜ tāmen de biǎoxiàn.)
indispensable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈspɛnsəbl/
不可或缺 (bù kě huò quē)

Absolutely necessary; essential.

"Water is indispensable for human survival."

"水是人类生存不可或缺的。" (Shuǐ shì rén lèi shēng cún bù kě huò quē de.)
indispensable competency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi
不可或缺的能力 (bùkě huòquē de nénglì)

Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.

"Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century."

"数字素养是21世纪不可或缺的能力。" (Shùzì sùyǎng shì 21 shìjì bùkě huòquē de nénglì.)
indispensable support definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt
不可或缺的支持 (bù kě huò quē de zhīchí)

Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.

"Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities."

"志愿者为社区提供不可或缺的支持。" (Zhìyuànzhě wèi shèqū tígōng bù kě huò quē de zhīchí.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbl/
不可辩驳的 (bù kě biàn bó de)

Impossible to doubt or question; certain.

"It is an indisputable fact that the earth orbits the sun."

"地球围绕太阳转动是一个不可辩驳的事实。" (Dìqiú wéirào tàiyáng zhuǎndòng shì yīgè bù kě biàn bó de shìshí.)
indistinct definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
模糊的 (móhú de)

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

"The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance."

"远处的声音是模糊的。" (Yuǎnchù de shēngyīn shì móhú de.)
indivisible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

Not able to be divided or separated.

"The country's unity was indivisible despite differences."

noun C1
/ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/
诱因 (yòuyīn)

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

"The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees."

"公司提供了奖金作为员工的诱因。" (Gōngsī tígōngle jiǎngjīn zuòwéi yuángōng de yòuyīn.)
verb C1
/ɪnˈdʌkt/

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

"She was inducted into the university's honor society."

adjective C1
/ɪnˈdʌktɪv/
归纳的 (guī nà de)

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

"The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis."

"科学家使用归纳推理来形成假设。" (Ke xue jia shi yong gui na tui li lai xing cheng jia she.)
indulgence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
享乐 (xiǎnglè)

The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.

"Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night."

"她最喜欢的享乐是晚上吃巧克力。" (Tā zuì xǐhuān de xiǎnglè shì wǎnshàng chī qiǎokèlì.)
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
宽容的 (kuanrong de)

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

"The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late."

"宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。" (kuanrong de mǔqīn ràng háizi wǎn diǎn cái shuì.)
industrious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈdʌstriəs/
勤奋的 (qínfèn de)

Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.

"She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time."

"她是一个勤奋的学生,总是按时完成她的作业。" (Tā shì yīgè qínfèn de xuéshēng, zǒng shì ànshí wánchéng tā de zuòyè.)
noun C1
/ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/
勤奋 (qinfen)

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

"His industriousness earned him a promotion at work."

"他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。" (Tā de qínfèn wèi tā zài gōngzuò zhōng yíngdéle jìnshēng.)
adjective C1
/ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/
醉酒 (zuìjiǔ)

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

"He stumbled into the room completely inebriated."

"他完全醉了,踉跄地走进了房间。" (Tā wánquán zuì le, liàngqiāng de zǒu jìnle fángjiān.)
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Inedible

adjective C1
/ɪˈnɛd.ə.bəl/

not fit to be eaten

"The spoiled food was inedible."

adjective C1
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/
无效 (wuxiao)

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

"The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation."

"经理无效的领导导致团队失去了动力。" (Jingli wuxiao de lingdao daozhi tuandui shiqule dongli.)
inefficiency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
低效 (dīxiào)

The state of not achieving maximum productivity; wastefulness or lack of competence.

"The company suffered losses due to inefficiency in resource management."

"由于资源管理中的低效,公司遭受了损失。" (Yóuyú zīyuán guǎnlǐ zhōng de dīxiào, gōngsī zāoshòu le sǔnshī.)
Ineligible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪnˈɛl.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
不合格 (bu he ge)

Not qualified or permitted to do something or to receive something.

"He was ineligible to apply for the scholarship because of his age."

"由于年龄问题,他没有资格申请奖学金。" (Youyu nianling wenti, ta meiyou zige shenqing jiangxuejin.)
adjective C1
/ɪˈnɛpt/
无能 (wú néng)

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

"His inept handling of the situation made it worse."

"他无能的处理使情况变得更糟。" (tā wú néng de chǔ lǐ shǐ qíng kuàng biàn dé gèng zāo.)
inequity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˈɛkwɪti/
不公正 (bugongzheng)

unfairness or injustice

"The system is full of social inequity."

"这个系统充满了社会不公正。" (zhège xìtǒng chōngmǎnle shèhuì bù gōngzhèng.)
inert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ɪˈnɜːrt/
惰性 (duoxing)

lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive

"The patient remained inert on the bed."

"病人躺在床上保持不动。" (bingren tang zai chuang shang baochi budong.)
Inertia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Inertia

noun C1
/ɪˈnɜːrʃə/

A tendency to remain unchanged or continue in the same state of motion unless acted upon.

"The project failed due to the inertia of outdated systems."

inevitability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ɪnˌɛvɪtəˈbɪləti/
必然性 (biransheng)

The quality of being certain to happen; unavoidable nature.

"The inevitability of change makes adaptability essential."

"变化的必然性使得适应性变得至关重要。" (Biànhuà de bìránxìng shǐdé shìyìngxìng biàn dé zhìguān zhòngyào.)
adjective C1
/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/
不可原谅的 (bù kě yuán liàng de)

Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.

"His rude behavior was inexcusable."

"他的粗鲁行为是不可原谅的。" (Tā de cūlǔ xíngwéi shì bù kě yuán liàng de.)
inexhaustible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbl/
取之不尽 (qu zhi bu jin)

Impossible to use up or tire out; unlimited in supply or energy.

"Her energy seemed inexhaustible during the long campaign."

"她的精力在长时间的运动中似乎取之不尽。" (Ta de jingli zai chang shijian de yundong zhong shifu qu zhi bu jin.)
noun C1
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/
缺乏经验 (quēfá jīngyàn)

Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.

"His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident."

"他在谈判中的缺乏经验显而易见。" (Tā zài tánpàn zhōng de quēfá jīngyàn xiǎn'ér yìjiàn.)