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B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

学院
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学决定为图书馆制定新规则。
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 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。
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

无关性
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
他冗长的解释只凸显了这些细节与主要问题的无关性。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
对于延误造成的任何不便,我们深表歉意。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

校内
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
大学每学期组织校内体育比赛。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

代祷
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
由于有影响力的领导人的代祷,囚犯被释放了。
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 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。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

不一致
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
他的回答不一致且令人困惑。
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

鱼龙(已灭绝的海洋爬行动物)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
鱼龙是古代海洋的迅猛掠食者。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

无礼的,厚颜无耻的
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
那个无礼的孩子顶撞老师。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

不相溶
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
油和水是无法混合的液体。
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

不准确
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
这份报告包含了一些不准确之处。
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 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
他的话语和行为之间存在不一致。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

无限
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

醉酒
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
他的频繁醉酒导致了他失去工作。
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 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

附带的
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
像零食和小费这样的附带费用被包含在账单中。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

激励; 鼓励
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
公司向超额完成销售目标的员工提供了现金激励。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

沿河低洼的土地,通常肥沃而平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
农民在河边的肥沃土地上种植庄稼。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

发明
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

激怒
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
他的不小心评论让整个团队生气。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

自我反省
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
他常常在做重要决策之前 introspect
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。
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。
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 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 /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 /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。
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 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。
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
该治疗对治愈疾病无效。
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。
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

铁 / 熨斗
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
他用熨斗把衬衫弄平。
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

进口
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
奢侈品的进口受到严格监管。
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 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

专横
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
她那种专横的语气让其他人很难反驳。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
在葬礼上,他愉快的心情与情境的不一致让所有人都震惊了。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨会暂停然后再开始。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

内在的
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
她与她最好的朋友分享了她的内心想法。
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

不活动
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
长期不活动会对身体和心理健康产生负面影响。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

冲动的
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
他冲动的决定导致了意想不到的后果。
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 /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

贫穷
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
他在一个贫穷的家庭中长大。
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。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

印记
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
这一事件在这座城市的历史上留下了不可磨灭的印记。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。
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。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

令人印象深刻的
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
她出色的表演赢得了全场起立鼓掌。
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。
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
她在厨房准备晚餐。
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

进去
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
她安静地走进了房间。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

惯性;缺乏活动
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
团队的惯性阻止了他们适应迅速变化的市场条件。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

绝缘
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品储存区的绝缘可以防止害虫进入。
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 /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 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。
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。
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 /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

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 /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
吸烟对健康有害。
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。
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

干预
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
联合国的干预对解决冲突至关重要。
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可行
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
如果破坏继续下去,恢复森林可能变得不可行。
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

伊斯兰的
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
这座城市有许多伊斯兰文化中心。
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。
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

匿名
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
名人为了避免狗仔队,匿名旅行。
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。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初始
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
项目的初始阶段是通过充满热情的规划来标志的。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

失控的
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家的失控言论引发了争议。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

参与
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
他对项目的参与至关重要。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨胀
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
公司因其膨胀的价格而遭受批评。
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。
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。
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

安装
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
他在他的电脑上安装了新软件。
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 /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

难以理解的
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
教授的讲座太快了,以至于变得难以理解。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬间
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地在瞬间作出回应。
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

在……前面
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
她站在建筑物前面。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

不敬的
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
他的不敬幽默常常让传统观众感到震惊。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

难以言喻
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
她得知自己成功的消息时感到难以言喻的喜悦。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

激怒
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
当人们没有打电话就迟到时,我感到很生气。
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

无教养的
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的无教养行为让晚宴上的每个人都震惊。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

不连贯
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
他的解释如此不连贯,以至于没有人能理解。
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 ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

增量
Meaning
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Example
Incremental changes ensure sustainability.
增量变化确保可持续性。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国的
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冰冷
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
他的声音中有一种明显的冰冷感。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

富有创意的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
发明家以其富有创意的解决方案而闻名。
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸气
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
深吸一口气并缓慢地吸入。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

固若金汤
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
敌人认为这个堡垒固若金汤。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

仪器
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
医生在手术过程中使用了一种特殊的仪器。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹彩光泽
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝴蝶的翅膀闪耀着虹彩光泽。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

荒谬, 愚蠢
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
演讲充满了让观众感到无聊的荒谬言论。
A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

幸福
Meaning
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
Example
She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
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。
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。