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C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

等压线
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
气象学家解释了等压线如何指示风速和风向。
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 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

疏忽
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
错误是由于完全的疏忽发生的。
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。
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 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。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非自由主义的
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
政府因其非自由主义的政策而受到批评。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

调查
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
调查揭示了事故的原因。
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 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

煽动
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
他的演讲激起了人群的暴力。
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 /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。
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。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

阻碍
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
资金短缺可能阻碍商业增长。
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。
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想环境
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
冬天为蔬菜生长创造了理想的环境。
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 /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

有趣的
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
关于太空的纪录片非常有趣。
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
练习帮助提高你的技能。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

指控
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家否认了腐败的指控。
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 /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

孤立
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
医生试图将病人隔离，以防止感染传播。
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

懒惰
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
懒惰的猫整天躺在阳光下睡觉。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

无法忍受
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
夏天的炎热是无法忍受的。
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

难以形容
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
景色的美丽是难以形容的。
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

事件发生率
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
今年道路事故的发生率有所下降。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

不可接受
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
法官宣布证据不可接受。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

中级
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
她正在上一个中级法语课程。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

恒温箱
Meaning
a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop
Example
The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.
早产儿被放入恒温箱接受护理。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

无能
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
公民在腐败的系统面前感到无能为力。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

天真
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
她天真的笑容揭示了她真实的善良。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

神圣不可侵犯
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
古老的寺庙几百年来一直保持着神圣不可侵犯。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

创新
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
公司必须创新，以保持领先于竞争对手。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

淹没, 用事情或人淹没某人或某物
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
广告后，公司被大量请求淹没。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
宇宙似乎无限延伸。
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。
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。
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 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

知识分子阶层
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
知识分子阶层在塑造公众舆论方面发挥了重要作用。
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。
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。
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 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。
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 /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
经济障碍常常阻碍社会发展。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

文盲; 不识字的; 无知的
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
该计划旨在帮助文盲成年人学习读写。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

不充分
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
资金不足以完成项目。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

无形的
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
鬼魂常被描述为无形的存在。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

沉着冷静
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
他沉着冷静的性格使他成为了一个伟大的领导者。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

微不足道
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
这个错误如此微不足道，以至于没有影响结果。
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

无畏
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
那个无畏的旅行者独自探险了丛林。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
他的决定完全是基于非理性。
C1 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。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
法院决定禁止销售非法商品。
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。
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。
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 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

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

ingenuity

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

inexplicable

无法解释
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
文件的突然消失是无法解释的。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

取之不尽
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
他那取之不尽的精力使他能够在项目上不知疲倦地工作。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

即将发生，临近状态
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
风暴的临近使人们不得不寻找庇护所。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有教育意义的
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
这部纪录片信息量很大，具有教育意义。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

医务室
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
学校为轻微受伤提供了医务室。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完美
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
她接受了自己的不完美，作为人性的一部分。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
巴拿马运河穿过巴拿马地峡。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

难以触及的
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
房间里有一种难以触及的恐惧感。
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

光明会
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
许多阴谋论涉及光明会，认为它是一个秘密的、控制世界的组织。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。
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。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

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

irksome

恼人的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
在长队中等待是最让人恼火的任务之一。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

间隔
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
两个表演之间有一个短暂的间隔。
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 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 /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

干预
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
经理的干预阻止了激烈争论的升级。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

无礼的
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
他质疑经理的决定是无礼的。
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

不可食用
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
蘑菇是有毒的，完全不可食用。
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投资者
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
投资者用一大笔钱资助了这家初创公司。
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不动
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故发生后，她的腿部出现了不动的症状。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等的主题在整个故事中是显著的。
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。
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

表示
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
上升的趋势表示迫切需要采取行动。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

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

idiom

习语
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
习语 '打破僵局' 意味着以友好的方式开始对话。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

岛屿性
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
该小组的岛屿性使他们无法接受新的想法。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

低级的
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
这种材料比我们之前用的差。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

教练
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
驾校教练对新学员非常耐心。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

嵌入
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
记者将自己嵌入部队中以第一时间进行报道。
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。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

冒充; 欺诈; 欺骗
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
这个精心设计的欺骗持续了几个月，直到调查员揭露了真相。
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

即
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 /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 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 /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭隘的，岛屿相关的
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
该社区因其对外来者的封闭态度而受到批评。
C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning
easily annoyed or made angry
Example
She became irritable after working long hours without rest.
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。
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。
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。