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B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

引起兴趣
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
神秘小说将引起任何读者的兴趣。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

灌输
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
父母试图在孩子们的心中灌输好的价值观。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

不可移动
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
不可移动的障碍阻止了改变。
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
沉浸在新的语言中。
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。
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 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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
鸟类本能地筑巢。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

传染
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

必要的
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
锻炼是健康生活方式的重要组成部分。
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 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 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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

无法修复的
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古老手稿的损坏是无法修复的。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

不道德的
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
他因不道德的行为被解雇了。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫的
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

讽刺的
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
她的讽刺语气让每个人都感到不舒服。
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

违规
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
学生因轻微违反学校规则而受到惩罚。
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
孩子们常常理想化他们的父母。
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

施加
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
风暴对城市造成了相当大的破坏。
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

文盲
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
文盲常常导致贫困和失业。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

暗示
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
她没有给出任何关于她计划的暗示。
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。
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

混乱
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
政治上的混乱持续了几个月，没有得到解决。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

本能的, 自然的, 自动的
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
他的本能反应救了他的生命。
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推动力
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
新政策为经济增长提供了推动力。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

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

incontrovertible

不可否认
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
证据是不可否认的，并证明了他的清白。
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。
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 /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

构思过程
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
The team conducted brainstorming sessions to generate new product ideas.
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 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影响
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建筑工地的噪音对我们的日常活动产生影响。
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

古老的
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
这个传统自古以来就被遵循。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

反复请求
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
孩子反复请求母亲给他买一个新玩具。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

不频繁
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
他在搬到国外后，偶尔才回家乡。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正确; 错误的; 错误的
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
昨天的天气预报不准确。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

不合时宜的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
他的电话在最不合时宜的时刻打来。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包容的
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
包容性增长惠及社会的所有阶层。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不公正
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
奴隶制是历史上最不公正的实践之一。
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 /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

无法分开
Meaning
Impossible to separate or escape from.
Example
The two friends shared an inextricable bond.
这两个朋友共享了一个无法分开的联系。
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

间接地
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
该政策间接地影响了小企业。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
请按照盒子上的指示操作。
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 /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 /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

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

incisor

切牙
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
牙医注意到他的上左切牙裂开了。
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

无法控制
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
冲突已经成为一个无法控制的问题。
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 /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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

插入
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
请将钥匙插入锁孔。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完整
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
她的报告不完整，需要更多细节。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
C2 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。
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

引言
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
教授在开始讲座之前做了简短的引言。
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。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位素
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
碳-14 是一种放射性同位素，用于化石的年代测定。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

缺乏远见
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
他的缺乏远见导致了财务困难。
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。
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。
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 /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不舒服的
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
我们在旅行期间不得不住在一个不舒服的房间里。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

逐渐
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
那座古老的城堡逐渐变成废墟。
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。
A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

重要
Meaning
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Example
Important steps must be taken to address pollution.
必须采取重要步骤来解决污染问题。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

合并
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
新设计融合了先进技术。
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
母鸡会孵化蛋直到它们孵化。
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 /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 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

倾向的
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
他倾向于帮助有需要的人。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

无意的, 非故意的
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
她的无意错误导致了项目的延迟。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

强加
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府对该行业实施了新规章。
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。
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

身份
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
这一天加强了我们的民族认同。
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 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

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

impracticable

不切实际
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
由于资源有限，计划显得不切实际。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

不可转让
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言论自由是一项不可转让的权利。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

宽容的
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

不兼容性
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
由于两个软件系统之间的不兼容性，项目失败了。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
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 /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。
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。
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

包括
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
许多人参加了这个活动，包括学生和教师。
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。
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。
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。
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

因为
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
他不能参加，因为他生病了。
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

无效
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
死记硬背往往是无效的。
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 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。
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。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投资
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
投资于知识产权可以创造被动收入。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

不可侵犯的
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
宪法保证每个公民享有某些不可侵犯的权利。
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

相同的; 完全一样的
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
这对双胞胎看起来完全一样。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸收, 同化, 喝
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
他试图从他的导师那里吸收智慧。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策因国家而异。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

不可逾越
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
团队在探险过程中面临了不可逾越的挑战。
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。
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 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

基础设施发展
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
基础设施发展对高效的回收至关重要。