C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的

Meaning

existing or operating within; inherent

Example

He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.

他相信道德价值在人的本性中是内在的。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

婴儿

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

婴儿在摇篮中安静地睡着。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。

C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷漠地

Meaning

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Example

She replied icily to his question.

她冷漠地回答了他的问题。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正确; 错误的; 错误的

Meaning

not correct; containing errors; wrong

Example

The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.

昨天的天气预报不准确。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

隐性

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

她对他的信任是隐性的。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

难以触及的

Meaning

unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand

Example

There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.

房间里有一种难以触及的恐惧感。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不得体

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

他的不得体行为让观众震惊。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

杀虫剂

Meaning

a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects

Example

The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.

农民在作物上喷洒杀虫剂，以保护它们免受有害昆虫的侵害。

A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

我

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself

Example

I am learning English every day.

我每天都在学习英语。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完美无瑕

Meaning

perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws

Example

Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.

她的房间完美无瑕，一切都井井有条。

C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

Meaning

To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

Example

The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.

C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

贫困

Meaning

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

Example

The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.

这个慈善组织成立是为了帮助生活在贫困中的人们。

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

介绍

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

让我介绍你给我的朋友。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的

Meaning

extremely large or great; huge

Example

The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.

那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

不太可能的

Meaning

Not likely to be true or to happen.

Example

It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.

看起来他准时到达的可能性很小。

C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止

Meaning

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

Example

The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.

法院决定禁止销售非法商品。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

Example

From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.

A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善

Meaning

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

Example

Practice helps improve your skills.

练习帮助提高你的技能。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

亲密; 亲近

Meaning

close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere

Example

The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.

这对情侣比物质财富更珍视他们分享的情感亲密。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

最深的; 最个人的

Meaning

most private and secret; deepest; most personal

Example

She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.

她与最亲密的朋友分享了她最深的感受。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

内部人士

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

他是一个了解公司所有秘密的内部人士。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

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

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

无法摧毁

Meaning

Impossible to destroy or break.

Example

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。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

不可反驳的

Meaning

impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable

Example

The evidence against him was irrefutable.

对他的证据是不可反驳的。

B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

图标, 象征

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

Example

The singer became a cultural icon.

这位歌手成为了文化图标。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

不可根除的

Meaning

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

Example

The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.

母亲对孩子的爱是不可根除的。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影响

Meaning

to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe

Example

The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.

建筑工地的噪音对我们的日常活动产生影响。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱性语言

Meaning

Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

Example

The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.

政治家的演讲充满了对对手的侮辱性语言。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不舒服的

Meaning

Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.

Example

We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.

我们在旅行期间不得不住在一个不舒服的房间里。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主在开店前检查了清单。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

不可约的

Meaning

impossible to reduce or simplify further

Example

The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.

分数 3/7 是不可约的。

A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

个体

Meaning

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

Example

Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.

每个个体都有言论自由的权利。

C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性

Meaning

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

Example

The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.

风险的内在性是每个商业冒险的一部分。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完整

Meaning

Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.

Example

Her report was incomplete and needed further details.

她的报告不完整，需要更多细节。

B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

激励

Meaning

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.

Example

Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.

阿尔忒弥斯寻求激励未来的几代人。

A2 verb /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

imagine

想象

Meaning

to form a mental image of; to believe something unreal to be true

Example

Can you imagine living in a different country?

你能想象住在另一个国家吗？

B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

恼火的

Meaning

feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition

Example

She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.

窗外持续的噪音让她感到恼火。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

批准书

Meaning

An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.

Example

The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.

这本书以教会的正式批准书发布。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

乏味的

Meaning

lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull

Example

The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.

汤无味，需要更多的调料。

A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

幸福

Meaning

Situated within something; the inner part of something.

Example

She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

意象

Meaning

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Example

The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.

诗人的意象使用使场景栩栩如生。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺

Meaning

Absolutely necessary, essential

Example

Water is indispensable for human survival.

水对人类生存至关重要。

A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

冰淇淋

Meaning

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

Example

Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.

孩子们喜欢在炎热的夏季日子里吃冰淇淋。

C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

无误性

Meaning

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

Example

Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.

一些宗教团体强烈坚持他们圣经的无误性。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

归纳的

Meaning

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

Example

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

科学家使用归纳推理来形成假设。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸福

Meaning

to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs

Example

The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。

B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

有洞察力的

Meaning

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

Example

The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

教授就全球经济进行了有洞察力的讲座。

C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

难以形容

Meaning

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Example

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

景色的美丽是难以形容的。

B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

工业

Meaning

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

Example

The industry focuses on luxury experiences.

该工业专注于奢侈品体验。

C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸

Meaning

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

Example

Immerse yourself in the new language.

沉浸在新的语言中。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

可耻的

Meaning

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

Example

The army suffered an inglorious defeat.

军队遭遇了可耻的失败。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根深蒂固

Meaning

Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.

Example

His ingrained habits were hard to break.

他的根深蒂固的习惯很难改变。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

不可逾越

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探险者在沙漠中面对着无法逾越的困难。

B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

持续的改善提高了生产力。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

讽刺的，讽刺性的

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防站着火了，真讽刺。

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

原住民传统

Meaning

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

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

The book gave me a good first impression.

这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。

C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

因为

Meaning

Because; since.

Example

He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.

他不能参加，因为他生病了。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵入性的

Meaning

Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.

Example

The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.

医生解释说，该程序是最小的侵入性。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

无害的

Meaning

Not harmful or offensive.

Example

His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.

他的评论完全无害，并且没有冒犯任何人的意思。

C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

缺乏远见

Meaning

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

Example

His improvidence led to financial difficulties.

他的缺乏远见导致了财务困难。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

插入

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

新数据的插入已成功完成。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋

Meaning

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Example

His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.

他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。

C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

暗示

Meaning

A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.

Example

She gave no intimation of her plans.

她没有给出任何关于她计划的暗示。

B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民

Meaning

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Example

The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

村庄的居民依靠农业为生。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

许多动物栖息在森林中。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

翻转

Meaning

To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.

Example

He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.

他翻转了玻璃杯，让水流出来。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

嵌入

Meaning

To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.

Example

The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.

记者将自己嵌入部队中以第一时间进行报道。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

无情的

Meaning

lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity

Example

The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.

独裁者的无情残忍震惊了世界。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

不切实际

Meaning

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Example

The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.

由于资源有限，计划显得不切实际。

B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

想象; 创造性思维

Meaning

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

Example

Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.

孩子们的想象力让他们能把一个纸箱变成太空船或城堡。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

不可调和的

Meaning

impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences

Example

The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.

这对夫妇因不可调和的分歧而分开。

B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

立刻

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

他立刻回复了消息。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

冲动的, 直觉的

Meaning

acting suddenly without careful thought

Example

She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.

她做出了一个冲动的决定，买了车。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.

Example

The parliament voted to impeach the president.

C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

煽动

Meaning

to provoke; to stir up

Example

His speech incited the crowd to violence.

他的演讲激起了人群的暴力。

C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning

To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

Example

She implored him to stay with her.

C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

Meaning

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

Example

The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

倾向

Meaning

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Example

She has an inclination towards helping others.

她有帮助他人的倾向。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

增加

Meaning

to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree

Example

The company plans to increase its production this year.

公司计划在今年增加生产。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

收入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

他的月收入足以养家糊口。

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

涌入

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

这座城市在节日期间经历了大量游客的涌入。

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

充满激情的

Meaning

Filled with or showing great emotion.

Example

She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.

她发表了关于人权的充满激情的演讲。

C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

倾向

Meaning

to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt

Example

She is inclined to agree with the proposal.

她倾向于同意这个提议。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

护士将疫苗注射到病人的手臂中。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

无可指责

Meaning

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Example

The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.

法官因其无可指责的正直而闻名。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

邀请者

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

邀请者在入口处热情地欢迎了客人。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不公正

Meaning

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example

Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.

奴隶制是历史上最不公正的实践之一。

C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

愤怒, 激怒

Meaning

intense anger or rage

Example

The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.

新政策激怒了员工。

C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不规则性

Meaning

lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly

Example

The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.

审计发现该公司的记录中存在多项财务不规则性。

C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

内在地

Meaning

In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.

Example

Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.

有些人内在地受到学习的激励。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

内涵

Meaning

The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.

Example

The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.

'狗'这个词的内涵包括是哺乳动物和被驯养。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

成分

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

面粉是做面包的关键成分。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要的

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

孩子们可以在建设更好的社会中发挥重要作用。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

无法强迫的

Meaning

Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.

Example

Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.

她那无法强迫的精神激励了其他人争取正义。

C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness

Example

The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.

忽视安全协议的决定是纯粹的愚蠢，危及了每个人。

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

入侵

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

军队为可能的入侵做了准备。

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

通货膨胀

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

通货膨胀侵蚀了消费者的购买力。

C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

取之不尽

Meaning

Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.

Example

His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.

他那取之不尽的精力使他能够在项目上不知疲倦地工作。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

发票

Meaning

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these

Example

The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.

公司发送了上周交付的办公用品的发票。

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

文盲

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

文盲常常导致贫困和失业。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

他们用全部荣誉埋葬了战士。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

懒汉

Meaning

A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.

Example

He was known as an idler who wasted his days.

他被称为一个懒汉，浪费了他的日子。

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

创新

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

创新推动了全球挑战的解决方案。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

坚持的

Meaning

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

Example

The child was insistent on getting a new toy.

孩子坚持要得到一个新玩具。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

创作

Meaning

To write or compose (literary or formal works).

Example

The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.

诗人创作了一首真挚的十四行诗。

B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

检查

Meaning

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

Example

The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.

工程师将检查建筑物的结构损坏。

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

流动的

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

这位流动的教师从一个村庄到另一个村庄，教育孩子们。

B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

沉浸式

Meaning

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

Example

Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.

虚拟现实创造了一个沉浸式学习环境。

C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用

Meaning

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

Example

The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.

文化与技术之间的相互作用塑造了现代生活。