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C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

过渡期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
在国王去世后的过渡期，该国经历了不稳定。
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。
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

无能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
他无法做决定，这影响了他的职业生涯。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

不可撤销
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
她做出了一个不可撤销的决定离开公司。
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

图标, 象征
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
这位歌手成为了文化图标。
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。
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。
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 /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特徵
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
她的一个偶发性特征是工作时哼歌。
C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning
easily annoyed or made angry
Example
She became irritable after working long hours without rest.
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

无知
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
她对新技术趋势一无所知。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拜的
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
这个古老的部落因其偶像崇拜的习惯而闻名。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

实例
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
这是他慷慨的一个例子。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

优柔寡断的
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
她对要去哪个大学犹豫不决。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

对话者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
她在辩论中是一个熟练的对话者。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

疾病
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
她因为严重的疾病错过了学校。
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。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

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

indubitably

无疑
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
她无疑是这份工作的最佳候选人。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

调查 / 查询
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

无法摧毁
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
有人说超级英雄的盾牌是无法摧毁的。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不和谐
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
破碎钢琴发出的不和谐声音让每个人都捂住了耳朵。
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。
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 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。
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 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 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 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

恼怒
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
持续的噪音成为邻居的恼怒源。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

进展
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
该公司在移动市场取得了显著进展。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

阴险的
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
错误信息的阴险传播可能会损害信任。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
他的健康有了显著改善。
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 /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
资源的分配在工人之间是不公平的。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

亵渎
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
他的不敬让宗教团体震惊，当他嘲笑他们的神圣仪式时。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

有影响力的
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
她有影响力的演讲促使观众采取行动。
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不公正
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
故事描绘了普通人面临的不公正。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

工业革命
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
工业革命标志着生产过程的变革。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

侵入
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
他感到很尴尬，打扰了他们的私人谈话。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

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

impasse

僵局
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
谈判陷入僵局，导致协议被推迟。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
那位虚弱的老人需要帮助才能走路。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

无可比拟
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
他那无可比拟的写作风格使他成为了文学传奇。
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。
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。
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。
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

创新的
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
创新的战略是解决污染问题的关键。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

无感知的
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
岩石是一个无感知的物体，没有意识。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

无可比拟
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山顶的景色无可比拟。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

邀请
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
我们应该邀请所有朋友参加聚会。
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。
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

理想的
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
这个地方非常适合野餐。
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

辐照
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
科学家用灯泡辐照了样本。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

负债的; 感激的
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
我对我的老师为我提供的所有指导深感感激。
C1 noun /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪəriəns/

inexperience

缺乏经验
Meaning
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
Example
His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident.
他在谈判中的缺乏经验显而易见。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

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

ironclad

铁定的
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
公司与其供应商签订了铁定合同。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

肠
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
医生解释了营养物质如何在小肠中被吸收。
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。
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 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

不可压缩
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
液体通常被认为是不可压缩的。
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。
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。
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

工业化
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
工业化显著改变了全球经济。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

倡议
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
美国宇航局将人类送上月球的创意是雄心勃勃的。
C1 adjective /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。
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

不可避免地
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
不可避免地，团队在项目过程中遇到了挑战。
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

介绍性
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
教授做了关于经济学的介绍性讲座。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

可想象的
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
他们在节日上提供了所有可以想象的食物类型。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

杀虫剂
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
农民在作物上喷洒杀虫剂，以保护它们免受有害昆虫的侵害。
B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

瘙痒
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
我的皮肤因蚊子叮咬而发痒。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

引起嫉妒的
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
经理的嫉妒言论在员工中间造成了紧张气氛。
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

迭代
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
软件团队将反复迭代设计，直到满足用户需求。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

不灵活
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
他那不灵活的态度使谈判变得困难。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

不可调和
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
士兵们面对着一个不可调和的敌人，他拒绝投降。
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 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。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内在力量
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
社区服务促进了个人的内在力量。
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

不可能
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
一天之内完成这项工作是不可能的。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

无法纠正的
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
他是一个无法纠正的乐观主义者，从不放弃希望。
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主在开店前检查了清单。
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。
A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

代替
Meaning
As an alternative or substitute.
Example
She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.
她没有买那件裙子; 反而她选择了一双鞋子。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
医生开了抗生素来治疗她喉咙的细菌感染。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

无能
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
他无能的处理使情况变得更糟。
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

创新
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
创新推动了全球挑战的解决方案。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

不可分割的
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
婚姻曾被视为不可分割的纽带。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。
A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

主意; 概念; 提议
Meaning
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression
Example
She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.
她有一个解决公司效率问题的精彩主意。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

整合。统一。
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
网络的整合将改善全球通信。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。
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 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

不可侵犯的
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
在人权被视为不可侵犯的现代民主国家。