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B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

不耐烦
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
随着会议的拖延，他的不耐烦愈加明显。
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
灰尘是过敏者常见的刺激物。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

未经授权的进入
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
公司在其服务器中发现了入侵。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

形影不离
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
这两个朋友从小就形影不离。
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

监禁
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行被监禁多年。
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

不可抗拒的
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
这块巧克力蛋糕简直让人无法抗拒。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

不由自主
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
他听到响亮的声音时不由自主地打了个寒战。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

步兵
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
步兵在战场上走路前进。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

不可阻挡
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
技术的不可阻挡的崛起正在改变生活的方方面面。
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。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

无法察觉的
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
他行为中的变化一开始几乎是无法察觉的。
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工业的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
工业部门促进出口。
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。
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

推论
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
科学家根据实验数据做出推论。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

间隔
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
两个表演之间有一个短暂的间隔。
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
投资股票可以产生长期财富。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

特指攻击或拒绝已建立的信仰、传统或价值观
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
她的偶像破坏主义观点挑战了行业的传统智慧。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

杂质
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
科学家去除了水样中的所有杂质。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

不人道的
Meaning
lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage
Example
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
独裁者对囚犯的非人道待遇震惊了国际社会。
B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

打断
Meaning
to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something
Example
She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.
她尽量不在他说话时打断他。
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。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

逐渐
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
那座古老的城堡逐渐变成废墟。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
她的语气似乎暗示她很不高兴。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
他的演讲充满了不一致，难以跟随。
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

伊斯兰教
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
伊斯兰教强调和平、公正与慈悲。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包容的
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
包容性增长惠及社会的所有阶层。
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

身份识别
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
您需要适当的身份证明才能进入大楼。
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

缝隙
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光线透过墙壁的狭窄缝隙照射进来。
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影响
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
这个决定产生了巨大影响。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

模糊的
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
远处的声音是模糊的。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭隘的，岛屿相关的
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
该社区因其对外来者的封闭态度而受到批评。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

固执
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
由于双方的固执，谈判失败了。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

草药注入
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
她准备了一杯舒缓的洋甘菊茶注入。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意图
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
她的意图是提高社区的教育质量。
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

破坏偶像者
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
他被认为是一个破坏偶像者，挑战旧传统。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不确定的
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
会议被推迟到一个不确定的时期。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

煽动
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
他因煽动暴乱被逮捕。
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

鱼类的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
艺术家的画作具有鱼类的特质。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位素
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
碳-14 是一种放射性同位素，用于化石的年代测定。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

罕见性
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
他们会议的罕见性使得保持亲密关系变得困难。
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

一开始
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
一开始，他拒绝了这个提议，但后来接受了。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

无能的
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
他无法理解复杂的指令。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
宇宙似乎无限延伸。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

阻碍
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
资金短缺可能阻碍商业增长。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

强加
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府对奢侈品征收了新税。
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

光明会
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
许多阴谋论涉及光明会，认为它是一个秘密的、控制世界的组织。
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 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚犯
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
监狱里有超过一千名囚犯。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主义的
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
她对改变世界有着理想主义的看法。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有教育意义的
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
这部纪录片信息量很大，具有教育意义。
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

渗透，秘密进入
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
网络安全防止了对敏感数据的渗透。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

实例
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
这是他慷慨的一个例子。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不谦逊
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
这篇文章因其不谦逊的语气而受到批评。
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
政府致力于将环境保护制度化。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
资金不足是项目的主要障碍。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

本土的
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
本土植物很好地适应了当地环境。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

使怀孕 / 浸透
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学家使用一种方法将材料用树脂进行浸透。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

不可抑制的
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
她在演讲中无法掩饰自己无法抑制的笑意。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

预感
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
她有一个预感，他正在计划一个惊喜。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

无可比拟
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山顶的景色无可比拟。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

难以置信地
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
从山顶看到的景色是难以置信地美丽。
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

即
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
许多两栖动物，即青蛙和蝾螈，能够同时在水中和陆地上生活。
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

愤怒的
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
顾客在等待了几个小时后变得愤怒。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

倡议
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
美国宇航局将人类送上月球的创意是雄心勃勃的。
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不朽的
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
传说中英雄是不朽的存在。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期的
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期的风暴使天空变得阴暗而沉重。
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 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

临时的
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
法官发布了临时命令，以保持听证会之前的现状。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

无可比拟
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
他那无可比拟的写作风格使他成为了文学传奇。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇的
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
那个好奇的孩子问了关于星星无数的问题。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

被邀请的
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
她被邀请参加聚会。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

昏迷
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
他在雪地里躺着时，对寒冷昏迷不觉。
A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

幸福
Meaning
relating to Ireland, its people, or its language
Example
The Irish countryside is very beautiful.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

不可逾越
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
团队在探险过程中面临了不可逾越的挑战。
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 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑问的
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
她听到消息时，抬起了疑问的眉毛。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

开幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
总统发表了他的开幕演讲。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

调解人
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
他作为调解人解决了两个家庭之间的冲突。
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 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

不知疲倦
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
她那不知疲倦的精神在漫长的项目中激励着团队。
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威胁
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
工人报告了管理层威胁的案例。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

起义
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
军队被召来镇压起义。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

感兴趣
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
她对学习新语言非常感兴趣。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
法院宣布合同无效。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

不吉利
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
黑云似乎对婚礼不吉利。
C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

易怒的
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
他易怒的性格常常使他陷入麻烦。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

内陆
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
内陆交通促进了当地的贸易。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不公
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者的政权因腐败和不公而闻名。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

集成
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
集成系统优化效率。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

调查
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
警方将彻底调查此事件。
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
蝴蝶是一种美丽的昆虫，它从一朵花飞到另一朵花。
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

非理性
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
他对黑暗的恐惧完全是非理性的。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

无法忍受的
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
长途旅行中，热度是无法忍受的。
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

习语
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
习语 '打破僵局' 意味着以友好的方式开始对话。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

与生俱来的; 天生的; 内在的
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
她有天生的音乐才能。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

不频繁
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
他在搬到国外后，偶尔才回家乡。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

无形的
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
鬼魂常被描述为无形的存在。
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。
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

互动
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
学生们在课堂讨论中与老师互动。
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

有义务的
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
所有公民都有义务遵守法律。
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

无能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
他无法做决定，这影响了他的职业生涯。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
强大的免疫力可以防止感染。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

无限
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

非法
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
没有有效许可证驾驶是非法的。
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

讽刺
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
这件事的讽刺在于，获胜者忘记了自己的奖品。