英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
"They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health."
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
"The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane."
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
"The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity."
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
"Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library."
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
"He had an insatiate desire for power."
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
"They inscribed her name on the trophy."
impossible to understand or interpret
"His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking."
a small animal with six legs and usually wings, such as a bee or an ant
"A butterfly is a beautiful type of insect."
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
"The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs."
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
"She felt insecure about her performance in the exam."
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
"Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience."
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
"The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world."
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
"He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow."
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
"His insensitive comment hurt her deeply."
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
"The rock is an insentient object with no awareness."
Unable to be separated or always together.
"The two friends have been inseparable since childhood."
to put something into something else
"Please insert your card into the machine."
the action of inserting something into something else
"The insertion of the new data was completed successfully."
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
"She waited inside the house until the rain stopped."
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
"He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets."
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
"The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust."
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
"Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist."
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
"The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics."
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
"His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem."
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
"The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment."
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
"He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe."
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
"The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it."
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
"The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning."
to demand something forcefully or firmly
"She insisted on paying the bill."
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
"At his insistence, we stayed longer."
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
"The child was insistent on getting a new toy."
rude or disrespectful behavior
"The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence."
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
"The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions."
the state of being unable to pay money owed; bankruptcy
"The company declared insolvency after years of financial struggles."
unable to pay debts owed
"The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations."
the condition of being unable to sleep
"She suffered from insomnia due to stress at work."
to such an extent
"He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand."
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
"She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead."
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
"He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away."
To look at something carefully to check for problems or details.
"The engineer inspected the bridge for cracks."
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
"The building passed the safety inspection last week."
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
"The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards."
the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative or positive
"Her courage was a great inspiration to others."
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.
"The teacher's words inspired the students to work harder."
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
"Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region."
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
"The instable political situation worried foreign investors."
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
"He installed the new software on his computer."
the act or process of putting something in position and making it ready for use
"The installation of the new software took less than an hour."
An example or single occurrence of something.
"This is just one instance of his generosity."
