英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
To suggest something without directly stating it.
"Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset."
Not showing good manners; rude.
"It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking."
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
"He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service."
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
"His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone."
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
"It would be impolitic to criticize them openly."
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
"The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors."
To bring goods or services into a country from abroad for sale
"Bangladesh imports machinery from many countries."
the state or fact of being of great significance or value
"She stressed the importance of honesty in all relationships."
Having great significance or value.
"It is important to stay hydrated during summer."
in a way that is of great significance or value
"Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action."
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
"The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated."
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
"The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals."
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
"The child importuned his mother for a new toy."
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
"She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in."
to force something to be accepted or done
"The government decided to impose new taxes."
forced something to be accepted or put in place
"The government imposed new regulations on the industry."
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
"Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment."
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
"The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley."
the act of forcing something on someone; an unwelcome demand or burden
"The new tax was seen as an unfair imposition on the poor."
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
"Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility."
not able to occur, exist, or be done
"It is impossible to finish this work in one day."
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
"The man turned out to be an impostor posing as a doctor."
The act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others; deception or fraud.
"The imposture was discovered when the man failed to answer basic questions about his supposed identity."
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
"The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system."
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
"The long war impoverished the entire nation."
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
"The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources."
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
"The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words."
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
"The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official."
Not exact or accurate; vague.
"His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful."
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
"The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy."
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
"The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin."
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
"The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star."
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
"Her speech managed to impress the audience."
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
"The book gave me a good first impression."
causing admiration or respect; remarkable
"The building is an impressive example of modern architecture."
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
"The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church."
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
"The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history."
to confine or keep someone in a prison or under restraint
"The criminal was imprisoned for his actions."
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
"He faced imprisonment for violating the court order."
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
"The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets."
Not likely to be true or to happen.
"It seems improbable that he will arrive on time."
Done without being planned, rehearsed, or organized.
"They gave an impromptu performance in the park."
Not suitable or appropriate; against accepted standards.
"It is improper to talk loudly in the library."
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
"The politician was accused of financial impropriety."
to make something better or become better
"Regular practice will improve your skills."
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
"Her health has significantly improved since last month."
the act of making something better
"There has been a significant improvement in his health."
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
"Continuous improvements increase productivity."
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
"His improvidence led to financial difficulties."
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
"His improvident habits left him with no savings."
