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A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

问题
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
污染带来的健康问题在增加。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

插曲
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
在剧本的两个场景之间有一个简短的音乐插曲。
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

辐射度
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
中午太阳的辐射度是压倒性的。
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。
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。
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
投资股票可以产生长期财富。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

无关紧要
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
法官裁定，该论点与案件无关。
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

坚持
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
他坚持要付账单。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱性语言
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
政治家的演讲充满了对对手的侮辱性语言。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

非必要的
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
报告删除了所有非必要的细节以保持重点。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敌对的 / 不利的
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
该政策对该国的经济增长不利。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

具有讽刺意味地
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
具有讽刺意味地，消防站着火了。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

贫困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
这个慈善组织成立是为了帮助生活在贫困中的人们。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然的暴力入侵; 入侵或突袭; 突如其来的爆发或喷发
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
军队的突然闯入敌方领土使对方力量完全措手不及。
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 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

牵涉
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
证据揭示了几名官员在丑闻中的牵涉。
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

授职仪式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
国王为新骑士举行了授职仪式。
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚犯
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
监狱里有超过一千名囚犯。
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拜
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
他们开始把这尊雕像当作神明崇拜。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

安装
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
他在他的电脑上安装了新软件。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

伊拉克的
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
伊拉克的文化丰富多样。
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。
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 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

忘恩负义
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
他的忘恩负义伤害了她的感情，尽管她为他做了这么多。
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

激励
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
阿尔忒弥斯寻求激励未来的几代人。
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。
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 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。
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

已识别
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
问题的根本原因需要被识别。
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.
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 /aɪˈtɪnərɛri/

itinerary

行程安排
Meaning
A planned route or schedule of a journey or trip.
Example
The travel agent gave us a detailed itinerary for our vacation.
旅行社为我们的假期提供了详细的行程安排。
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 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

持续的
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
建筑工地上不断的噪音使得集中精力变得困难。
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 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

隐性
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
她对他的信任是隐性的。
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
请在入口处出示你的身份证件。
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

实施
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
主要计划已部分实施。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

仪器
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
医生在手术过程中使用了一种特殊的仪器。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

非个人化
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
信件是以非常非个人化的风格写的。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

无法移动
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
事故发生后，他几周都无法移动。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

意图
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
她的意图是在截止日期之前完成项目。
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
夕阳下天空变成了深红色。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

被邀请的
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
她被邀请参加聚会。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

无能
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
他的心理无能使他无法做出重要决策。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
他的话语和行为之间存在不一致。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

冲动的, 直觉的
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
她做出了一个冲动的决定，买了车。
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。
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。
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。
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.
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外部覆盖物
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
蛇在生长过程中脱掉外部覆盖物。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

诱骗
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
她劝他签署了合同。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焚烧
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
城市决定为安全起见销毁医疗废物。
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

难以辨认
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
医生的字迹因其难以辨认而在药房工作人员中广为人知。
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 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。
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。
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 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

冷漠; 漠视; 冷淡
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
他对学业的冷漠导致了整个学期的成绩很差。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火灾
Meaning
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
Example
The building turned into an inferno within minutes.
这座建筑在几分钟内变成了火灾。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不当行为
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
该政治家被指控涉及财务不当行为。
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

非法
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
法院裁定合同是非法的。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

询问
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
她询问了职位空缺。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

微不足道
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
费用微不足道，以至于没有人注意到。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不专心的
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
那个不专心的学生错过了几条重要指示。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

不礼貌地
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
尽管服务很好，他还是不礼貌地对服务员说话。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

不敬的
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
那位喜剧演员的不敬笑话冒犯了一些观众。
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。
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。
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 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

主办人
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
这位印普雷萨里奥为崭露头角的明星安排了一系列的音乐会。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

冷漠
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
尽管有令人震惊的消息，她依然无动于衷。
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 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

不太可能的
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
看起来他准时到达的可能性很小。
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。
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
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

成分
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
面粉是做面包的关键成分。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

问题, 出版, 分发
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
杂志将在下周发布新版本。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

不信教的
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
社区中的一些人认为他不信教，因为他从不参加宗教服务。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教图像或符号
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
教堂展示了美丽的圣母玛利亚圣像。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

指数
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
公告后，股市指数急剧下跌。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

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

invocation

祈求
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
仪式以对神的祈求开始。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
必须立即解决气候危机。
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

不可抗拒的
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
这块巧克力蛋糕简直让人无法抗拒。
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拜者
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
国王因其对财富的偶像崇拜而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成的
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
他的未完成的想法需要更多的研究才能发展。
C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

无意义的, 傻的
Meaning
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
Example
The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.
这部电影因其无意义的对话而受到批评。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不足的
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
他的解释不足以清除混乱。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

失眠
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
她的慢性失眠让她在工作时难以集中注意力。
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

天真无邪的年轻女性
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
她在剧中扮演了那个天真无邪的年轻女性，展现了极大的魅力。
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 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

根深蒂固
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
他是一个根深蒂固的读者，每天在图书馆度过几个小时。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

振奋
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
晨跑可以振奋身心。
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。
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投资
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
废物管理基础设施的投资至关重要。