英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
not necessary or important; not essential
"The report removes all inessential details to stay focused."
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
"Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value."
The quality of being certain to happen; unavoidable nature.
"The inevitability of change makes adaptability essential."
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
"Death is inevitable for all living beings."
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
"Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project."
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
"His rude behavior was inexcusable."
Impossible to use up or tire out; unlimited in supply or energy.
"Her energy seemed inexhaustible during the long campaign."
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
"The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life."
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
"The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold."
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
"It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research."
Cheap; costing little money.
"They found an inexpensive restaurant near the station."
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
"His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident."
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
"The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes."
Impossible to explain or understand.
"The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable."
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
"She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success."
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
"This rope is made of an inextensible material."
Impossible to separate or escape from.
"The two friends shared an inextricable bond."
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
"Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance."
well known for some bad quality or deed
"The dictator was infamous for his cruelty."
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
"His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed."
A very young child or baby.
"The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle."
characteristic of an infant; childish
"His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting."
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
"The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot."
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
"He was infatuated with her beauty."
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
"Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues."
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
"The virus can infect healthy people quickly."
The process of becoming infected with harmful microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses.
"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection."
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
"Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile."
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
"His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting."
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
"The detective made an inference based on the evidence he collected."
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
"This material is inferior to the one we used before."
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
"The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site."
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
"The building turned into an inferno within minutes."
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
"The old house was infested with rats."
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
"The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures."
a person who does not believe in a particular religion or faith
"In medieval times, people often called non-Christians infidels."
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
"Their marriage ended due to his infidelity."
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
"The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base."
The process by which water on the ground surface enters the soil.
"Good soil structure promotes infiltration of rainwater."
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
"The universe is often described as infinite."
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
"The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results."
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
"The universe seems to stretch into infinity."
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
"The infirm old man needed assistance to walk."
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
"The school had an infirmary for minor injuries."
Physical or mental weakness, especially from old age.
"Despite his infirmity, he remained cheerful."
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
"The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion."
easily set on fire; easily excited or angered
"This material is highly inflammable and should be kept away from heat."
a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful
"The doctor prescribed medicine to reduce the inflammation in her knee."
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
"His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city."
