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C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

不可忍受的
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
一些哲学家认为上帝是不可忍受的，无法体验人类的情感。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

无可置疑
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
毫无疑问，努力工作会带来成功。
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
夕阳下天空变成了深红色。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
病人在手术后失禁。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
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。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

冒充; 欺诈; 欺骗
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
这个精心设计的欺骗持续了几个月，直到调查员揭露了真相。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

缺乏远见
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
他缺乏远见的习惯让他没有积蓄。
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 /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

不合适
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
在没有适当研究的情况下进行投资是不合适的。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

异教徒
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
在历史背景中，十字军常常把他们的敌人称为异教徒。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃烧
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
这种材料是防火的，适合建筑使用。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

不可转让
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言论自由是一项不可转让的权利。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

优柔寡断
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
他在十字路口犹豫不决，不知道走哪条路。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格恶劣
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
他对他的同事做出了恶意的评论。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

习惯于
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
经过多年的困苦，她已经习惯于痛苦了。
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
传教士到处旅行传播信息。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

难以理解
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
这个概念如此抽象，以至于它对大多数学生来说是不可理解的。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

无敌
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
堡垒被认为无法受到攻击。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
他关于宗教的笑话表现了对神圣传统的不敬。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

知识分子阶层
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
知识分子阶层在塑造公众舆论方面发挥了重要作用。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不得体
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
他的傲慢言辞冒犯了观众。
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不可征服
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
她那不可征服的精神帮助她克服了逆境。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

冲动性
Meaning
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
Example
His impetuosity often got him into trouble.
他的冲动性常常让他陷入麻烦。
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

耻辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
他在丑闻后余生都活在耻辱中。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

固执的, 不妥协的, 不肯改变的
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
他顽固不化的立场延误了协议。
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。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

难以消化; 难以处理
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
老面包变得坚硬且难以消化。
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。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

玷污
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
他的手在战斗后被血染。
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

引入
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
医生小心地将仪器引入伤口。
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拜
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
他们开始把这尊雕像当作神明崇拜。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

不停地请求
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
她不停地请求老板加薪，直到他最终答应。
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。
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸收, 同化, 喝
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
他试图从他的导师那里吸收智慧。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教图像或符号
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
教堂展示了美丽的圣母玛利亚圣像。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不可能性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
两次赢得彩票的可能性几乎为零，但她仍然买了票。
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

懒惰
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
懒惰的猫整天躺在阳光下睡觉。
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.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

审问者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
审问者要求证人提供详细的答案。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

乐器演奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
乐器演奏者在小提琴上演奏了一首美丽的独奏曲。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初步的
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
诗人使用了初步的表达方式来描绘创世之初。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致的
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
他穿的休闲装在正式晚宴上显得不一致。
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。
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。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

沉着冷静
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
他沉着冷静的性格使他成为了一个伟大的领导者。
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。
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 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

间作农业
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
间作农业有助于改善土壤肥力和害虫控制。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

无遗嘱的死亡
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
他的财产根据无遗嘱的法律被分配。
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

幸福
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
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 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

等压线
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
气象学家解释了等压线如何指示风速和风向。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敌对的 / 不利的
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
该政策对该国的经济增长不利。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

反复请求
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
孩子反复请求母亲给他买一个新玩具。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

咒语
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
巫师念了一段咒语来召唤灵魂。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

无法修复的
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古老手稿的损坏是无法修复的。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

非必要的
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
报告删除了所有非必要的细节以保持重点。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

自焚
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗议者威胁要在建筑物前自焚。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

小岛
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
渔民们在继续他们的旅程之前，在一个小岛上休息。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

过度的
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
他对糖果有过度的喜爱。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

临近
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
乌云暗示着暴风雨即将来临。
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

习惯
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
士兵们迅速适应了严酷的条件。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

不可恢复
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
文件在火灾后以不可恢复的方式丢失。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

天生的
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
他有天生的忠诚感。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

鱼类学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
他在大学获得了鱼类学学位。
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

无忧无虑
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
她带着一副无忧无虑的样子走着，毫不担心前方的挑战。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

不明智的
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
公开批评他们是不明智的。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

微不足道
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
这笔捐款并不微不足道，尽管比预期的小。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

缠人的
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
那个缠人的推销员在反复拒绝后仍然继续打电话。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

厚颜无耻
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
老师对学生的厚颜无耻感到震惊。
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等时间间隔发生
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
摆锤的摆动是等时性的，在相等的时间间隔重复。
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。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

归因于
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
他们将公司的成功归功于出色的领导力。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

可暗示的
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
声明的意思并不直接明确，但可以从上下文中推断。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

天真
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
她天真的笑容揭示了她真实的善良。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

内部冲突
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
内部冲突削弱了组织内部的力量
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

综合外交
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
综合外交增强了联盟。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
董事会决定任命她为新任总监。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

干预主义
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
中央银行的干预主义帮助稳定了通货膨胀。
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

难以辨认
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
医生的字迹因其难以辨认而在药房工作人员中广为人知。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不合适的
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
他不合适的评论破坏了会议的氛围。
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 /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

铁木
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
铁木树开着小白花。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

醉品
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
酒精是许多文化中最常用的醉品。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
经理的暗示是针对他的竞争对手的。
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

不宽容
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
新法律的不宽容让市民感到警觉。
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 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

互锁
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
齿轮相互啮合，确保机器的平稳运行。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

怀疑
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
在听到那个奇怪的故事后，她带着怀疑看着他。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

煽动性的 / 挑衅的
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
政治家的挑衅性言论激怒了人群。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

迷恋
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
他被她的美貌迷住了。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
该市在暴雨后遭受了严重的洪水。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不确定
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
项目因不确定的时间被推迟。