英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
"The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants."
lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel or barbaric
"The prisoners were kept in inhuman conditions."
to bury a dead body in the ground
"They inhumed the warrior with full honors."
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
"The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth."
so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique
"Her inimitable style made her stand out in the fashion industry."
grossly unfair and morally wrong
"Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history."
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
"The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity."
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
"Her initial reaction was one of surprise."
At the beginning; at first.
"Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it."
To cause something to begin; to start.
"The company plans to initiate a new training program next month."
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
"The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity."
The ability to assess and start things independently; a new plan or action.
"The government launched a new initiative to support small businesses."
Acts or strategies intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation.
"Initiatives in space research have increased globally."
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
"The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm."
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
"The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river."
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
"He injured his leg while playing football."
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
"Smoking is injurious to health."
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
"He suffered a serious injury during the football match."
the lack of fairness or justice; an unjust act or treatment
"The trial was a clear example of injustice."
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
"She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise."
Situated away from the coast; towards the interior of a country.
"They decided to travel further inland to explore the countryside."
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
"The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast."
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
"The prison has over a thousand inmates."
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
"She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend."
Existing naturally in a person or thing from birth; inherent.
"She has an innate ability to understand people's feelings."
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
"She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend."
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
"Community service fosters inner strength in individuals."
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
"She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend."
not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; harmless
"The court found him innocent of all charges."
Not harmful or offensive.
"His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone."
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
"The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors."
The introduction of something new, such as an idea, method, or device.
"Innovation is key to the success of technology companies."
introducing new ideas, methods, or products; creative and original
"The company is known for its innovative solutions."
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
"Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning."
An indirect or subtle reference, often suggesting something negative.
"The article was filled with innuendo about the politician's private life."
Too many to be counted.
"She has innumerable memories of her childhood."
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
"His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly."
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
"His call came at the most inopportune moment."
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
"She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone."
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
"Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs."
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
"The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project."
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
"The inquest revealed the cause of the accident."
To ask for information; to investigate.
"She inquired about the details of the job."
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
"The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities."
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
"The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources."
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
"The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars."
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
"The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness."
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
"The company made significant inroads into the mobile market."
