英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
"The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case."
Not fully developed; childish or lacking maturity.
"His immature behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting."
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
"His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility."
Too great or extreme to be measured.
"Her kindness brought him immeasurable happiness."
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
"The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations."
happening or done without delay
"The doctor gave her immediate attention."
at once; without delay
"She responded immediately to the emergency call."
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
"The tradition has been followed since time immemorial."
Extremely large or great in size, amount, or degree.
"The project required an immense amount of effort."
to involve oneself deeply in an activity or interest; to submerge in a liquid
"She decided to immerse herself in the study of ancient history."
the act of deeply involving oneself in something; the state of being completely surrounded by liquid
"Language immersion helps students learn more effectively."
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
"The immersive experience of VR makes learning more interactive."
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
"The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year."
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
"He immigrated to Canada five years ago."
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
"Immigration policies vary from country to country."
the state of being about to happen
"The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter."
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
"Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent."
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
"Oil and water are immiscible liquids."
unable to move or be moved
"After the accident, he was immobile for weeks."
The state of being unable to move.
"After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs."
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
"He has an immoderate love for sweets."
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
"His immodest remarks offended the audience."
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
"The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty."
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
"The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building."
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
"He was fired for his immoral behavior."
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
"The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials."
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
"Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die."
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
"Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds."
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
"The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice."
impossible to move or change
"The rock was too heavy and immovable."
protected from disease or from the effects of something
"Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases."
The state of being protected against disease or harmful influences.
"Vaccination provides immunity against certain infections."
to confine or enclose someone against their will
"The prisoner was immured in a dark cell."
unchangeable; not able to be altered
"The laws of nature are immutable."
The strong effect or influence that something has on a situation or person.
"The new law had a major impact on the economy."
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
"Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action."
to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability
"Smoking can impair your lung capacity."
Decline in physical or mental functionality
"Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive impairment."
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
"The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear."
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
"There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room."
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
"The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students."
Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
"The judge remained impartial throughout the trial."
Impossible to travel along or over.
"The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall."
A situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock.
"Negotiations reached an impasse after both sides refused to compromise."
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
"Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions."
Filled with or showing great emotion.
"She gave an impassioned speech about human rights."
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
"Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive."
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
"His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on."
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
"She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue."
