英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.
"Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century."
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
"Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities."
Impossible to doubt or question; certain.
"It is an indisputable fact that the earth orbits the sun."
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
"Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond."
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
"The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance."
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
"The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet."
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
"The judge's indivertible attention was on the case."
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
"Each individual has the right to freedom of speech."
Not able to be divided or separated.
"The country's unity was indivisible despite differences."
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
"The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda."
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
"His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time."
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
"The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon."
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
"She had an indomitable spirit that inspired everyone."
situated, occurring, or used inside a building
"Indoor plants can improve air quality at home."
inside a building; within an enclosed space
"Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors."
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
"It is indubitable that hard work leads to success."
Without a doubt; certainly.
"She is indubitably the best candidate for the job."
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
"The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative."
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
"The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees."
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
"The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis."
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
"He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner."
The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.
"Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night."
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
"The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late."
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
"Years of hardship indurated his spirit."
Relating to industry, factories, or manufacturing.
"The city has grown rapidly due to industrial development."
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.
"The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes."
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
"Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically."
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
"She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time."
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
"His industriousness earned him a promotion at work."
The production of goods or services within an economy.
"The textile industry employs thousands of workers in the region."
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
"He stumbled into the room completely inebriated."
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
"His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job."
too great, extreme, or beautiful to be expressed in words
"The beauty of the sunset was ineffable."
not producing any significant or desired effect; useless; unsuccessful
"The new policy proved to be ineffective in reducing crime rates."
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
"The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation."
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
"The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease."
The state of not achieving maximum productivity; wastefulness or lack of competence.
"The company suffered losses due to inefficiency in resource management."
Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting resources or effort.
"The machine is old and inefficient compared to modern equipment."
Not qualified or permitted to do something or to receive something.
"He was ineligible to apply for the scholarship because of his age."
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
"Death is an ineluctable part of human existence."
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
"His inept handling of the situation made it worse."
the state of being unequal; disparity in status, rights, or opportunities
"Inequality in wealth distribution remains a significant issue worldwide."
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
"The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers."
unfairness or injustice
"The system is full of social inequity."
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
"Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts."
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
"The patient remained inert on the bed."
