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C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

强加
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
污染对环境施加了有害的影响。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

涉及
Meaning
to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity
Example
The project will involve several departments working together.
这个项目将涉及多个部门共同合作。
C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

内在地
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
有些人内在地受到学习的激励。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
实验在等温条件下进行。
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。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

使处于危险中
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
鲁莽驾驶可能会危及他人的生命。
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。
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。
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
她的演讲成功地打动了观众。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐,显得很不体贴。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
她对人类行为的洞察力使她成为一位成功的心理学家。
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

立刻
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
他立刻回复了消息。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 受人崇拜的人
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
这位歌手在她的热门歌曲登顶全球排行榜后成为了青少年偶像。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

充满激情的
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
她发表了关于人权的充满激情的演讲。
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
今年这座城市接纳了许多新的移民。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

不称职
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
由于经理的不称职,项目失败了。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

即兴
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
他在活动中做了即兴演讲。
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的快乐。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

耻辱
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
她拒绝忍受在没有正当理由的情况下被搜身所带来的耻辱。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
他们为了健康搬出了不健康的社区
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。
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

不可避免的
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
死亡是生命中不可避免的一部分。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

不悔
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
犯罪者在审判后依然不悔。
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初步的
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
她的初步反应是惊讶。
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。
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

忽视
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
她决定忽视那些粗鲁的评论。
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拜
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
牧师谴责了在村里实践的偶像崇拜。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

恶劣天气
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
比赛因恶劣天气被取消了。
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

囚禁
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
法官把罪犯囚禁了五年。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

审问
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察审问嫌疑人几个小时。
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 /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。
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
持续的改善提高了生产力。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

不可伸展的
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
这根绳子是由不可伸展的材料制成的。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

听不见的
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
她的声音几乎在噪音中听不见。
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交叉
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
这两条道路在市中心交汇。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

口译员; 翻译员;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
国际会议聘请了专业口译员来实时翻译演讲。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

无法估量的
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
她对项目的贡献具有无法估量的价值。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不变的;恒定的;始终相同的
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
他的恒定日常包括早晨锻炼和咖啡。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

发明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
这位发明家为她的新医疗设备申请了专利。
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
风险的内在性是每个商业冒险的一部分。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

不可逾越
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探险者在沙漠中面对着无法逾越的困难。
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 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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根植
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
老师尝试将良好的行为习惯根植于学生们。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

不兼容
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
他们的个性完全不兼容。
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。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

无限期
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
该项目已无限期推迟。
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 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

优柔寡断; 怀疑; 犹豫不决
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
她对接受哪个工作机会的犹豫导致她错过了两个机会。
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

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 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

缺乏灵活性
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
规则的缺乏灵活性导致了不必要的延误。
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。
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 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

煽动者
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
警方将他定为暴力的煽动者。
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。
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。
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 /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

婴儿
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
婴儿在摇篮中安静地睡着。
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

独特且个性化
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
他的独特行为使他与同事们区别开来。
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。
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 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。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

冷漠
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
她对比赛的结果漠不关心。
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

图像; 形象; 表象
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
公司在丑闻后努力改善其公众形象。
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

不正确
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
您提供的信息是错误的。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
政府在教育领域进行了一些制度改革。
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。
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。
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。
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.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示;标志
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
乌云是明显的迹象,表明暴风雨正在接近该地区。
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

事件
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
警方迅速回应了公园内的事件。
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

安定性
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
她在危机中的安定性给所有人留下了深刻的印象。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

不可原谅的
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
他的粗鲁行为是不可原谅的。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模仿者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
他因模仿流行歌手而出名。
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
老师仔细地指示了学生。
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。
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。
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 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

介绍
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
让我介绍你给我的朋友。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感叹词
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
像 '哇' 和 '哎呀' 这样的词是英语中常见的感叹词。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

无论如何; 不考虑
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
所有学生都会平等对待,无论他们的背景如何。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

迟钝的
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

不成熟
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
他的不成熟让他难以承担责任。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

内部人士
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
他是一个了解公司所有秘密的内部人士。
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

原住民传统
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
村庄的居民依靠农业为生。
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

进口
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
这个国家从国外进口石油。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

坚持
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
在他的坚持下,我们待得更久。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

无尽
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
会议感觉无尽且令人疲惫。
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 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

恶梦般的负担
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
债务成了一个恶梦般的负担,沉重地压在这个家庭上。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

贫困
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
医院为贫困患者提供免费护理。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

复杂性
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
设计的复杂性给每个人留下了深刻印象。
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 /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

可耻的
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
队伍在决赛中遭遇了可耻的失败。
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
许多动物栖息在森林中。
C1 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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

易燃; 可燃
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
易燃材料很快着火了。
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

墨水
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
老钢笔在会议期间把墨水洒在他的白衬衫上。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

无礼
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
老师对学生的无礼感到震惊。