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C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不一致
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
他的笑话在严肃的会议中显得不一致。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

水道口
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船只进入了沿海的一条狭窄的水道口。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

禁令
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
法院发布了一项禁令，阻止公司污染河流。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

无懈可击
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
她的判断在财务问题上似乎无懈可击。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家通常是高度内省的人。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
通过内省，她对自己的情感有了更深刻的理解。
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。
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。
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 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
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 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
她的内向让她很难享受大型聚会。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
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。
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

灌溉
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
农民在干旱季节灌溉他们的田地。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信任是关系中一种无形的品质。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

内爆
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
老建筑在拆除时发生了内爆。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

冷漠
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
尽管有令人震惊的消息，她依然无动于衷。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
由于资金不足，项目失败了。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

不服从
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
士兵因在任务中不服从命令而受到惩罚。
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 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即时性, 紧迫感
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
数字通信的即时性已经改变了商业操作。
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 /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤奋的
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
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。
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

痒
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
眼睛的痒感常常导致揉搓。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

强化
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
气候变化的强化需要紧急行动。
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 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

无意中; 不小心; 错误地
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
她在清理计算机时无意中删除了重要文件。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

不适宜居住的
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
沙漠是大多数植物无法生存的环境。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

内向
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
作为一个内向的人，他更喜欢读书而不是参加派对。
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小岛
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
他们在一个美丽的热带小岛上度过了他们的蜜月。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
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。
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 /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

不稳定的
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
不稳定的政治局势让外国投资者担心。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

不可或缺的支持
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
志愿者为社区提供不可或缺的支持。
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

化身
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
这位僧侣被认为是慈悲的化身。
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

牵涉
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
证据揭示了几名官员在丑闻中的牵涉。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

意识形态的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
这两个党派由于深刻的意识形态分歧而分裂。
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

不足
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
尽管资历很强，她在工作中仍感到不足。
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

缺乏纪律
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
学生的缺乏纪律破坏了学习环境。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

不加区分的
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
滥用杀虫剂对环境造成了伤害。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

醉酒
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
他完全醉了，踉跄地走进了房间。
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

田园诗般的美丽
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
他们享受了一个田园诗般的海边假期。
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

沉浸
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
沉浸在虚拟现实游戏中让用户感觉自己仿佛置身于虚拟世界。
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 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

互操作性
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
不同软件系统的互操作性确保了无缝的工作流程。
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

顺便
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
顺便问一下，你知道她曾经在巴黎学习吗？
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

疯狂; 精神错乱
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
辩护律师辩称，他的客户因精神错乱而不应被判有罪。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

不朽
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
许多古代文化相信英雄可以通过伟大的事迹获得不朽。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

使无效
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新证据可能使之前的裁决无效。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
他的决定完全是基于非理性。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

增加
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
他今年获得了五个百分点的年终增加。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

含糊不清
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
她在演讲中因为情绪而变得含糊不清。
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

继承人
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
她成为了家族财产的继承人。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

紧密连接或联系；一起扭曲或紧密结合
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
他们的生活通过多年的友谊紧密交织在一起。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

相反的；反向的
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
价格和需求之间存在逆向关系。
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

无关性
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
法官因该论点与案件无关而将其驳回。
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。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本质的, 自然的
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
创造力是伟大艺术家的内在品质。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

不可测量的
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
母亲那无可估量的爱没有边界。
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

不可满足的
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
她那不可满足的好奇心促使她阅读了图书馆里的所有书籍。
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。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起诉书
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
起诉书指控公司存在多项违规行为。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不专心的
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
那个不专心的学生错过了几条重要指示。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

不活跃的
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
这座火山已休眠超过一个世纪。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

入侵
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
军队在边境击退了敌人的入侵。
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。
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。
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

冲动性
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
他的冲动性让他做出了鲁莽的决定。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

智力
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
她的智力受到所有同事的赞赏。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破产
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
公司在多年的亏损后宣布破产。
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 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

无害的
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
他的无害评论让谈话保持友好。
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

不忠
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
他们的婚姻因他的不忠而结束。
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

语调
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
正确的语调提高演讲的清晰度。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼叫
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
律师援引宪法来为他的客户辩护。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

独创性
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
他的独创性导致了开创性的创新。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

恼人的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
在长队中等待是最让人恼火的任务之一。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

诱因
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
公司提供了奖金作为员工的诱因。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像崇拜
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
粉丝们常常因为他们的才华和生活方式而崇拜名人。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

低效率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府低效率导致项目完成缓慢。
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

与生俱来的或自然的
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
她有天生的音乐才华。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

激起
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
政治家的言论激起了公众舆论的愤怒。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

无常
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
佛教哲学强调生命的无常性。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

无法辩护
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
部长的言论被公众视为无法辩护。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

代际的，存在于不同代际之间
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
代际智慧确保文化的延续。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

不可食用
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
蘑菇是有毒的，完全不可食用。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

不平衡
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
医生说病人的头晕是由内耳不平衡引起的。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

无价
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
她的建议对我的成功起到了无可估量的作用。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

直觉的
Meaning
Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.
Example
The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.
该软件具有直观的设计，使其易于使用。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不合格; 不适合; 无资格
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
成绩差的学生不符合奖学金计划的资格。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点燃
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花在几秒钟内点燃了干叶。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

不可磨灭的
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
她的演讲给观众留下了不可磨灭的印象。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

临时
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
临时政府管理过渡阶段。
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.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl̩ ˈkɒmpɪtənsi

indispensable competency

不可或缺的能力
Meaning
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
Example
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

微不足道
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
这个错误是微不足道的。
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 /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

有教育意义的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
这场讲座非常有教育意义且引人入胜。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

冒充他人
Meaning
The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.
Example
Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.
网络冒充他人是一种严重的网络犯罪。
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 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

内心
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
她外表微笑，但内心却感到担忧。