英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
"He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer."
Fraudulently acting as someone else by copying their identity
"Criminals use impersonation to gain access to bank accounts."
not able to be convinced or persuaded
"She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments."
lack of respect; rudeness
"The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence."
rude and showing a lack of respect
"It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision."
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
"Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone."
Unable to be upset or excited; calm.
"He remained imperturbable even when faced with tough questions."
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
"The jacket is impervious to rain."
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
"His impetuosity often got him into trouble."
Acting or done quickly without thought or care; impulsive.
"She made an impetuous decision to quit her job."
a driving force or stimulus that makes something happen or progress more quickly
"The new policy gave fresh impetus to the education reforms."
lack of respect for religion or sacred things
"The priest condemned the impiety of neglecting the temple rituals."
showing a lack of respect for God or religion
"It was considered impious to joke about sacred traditions."
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
"The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender."
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
"The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her."
To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
"The government decided to implement new health policies."
the process of putting a plan, decision, or idea into effect
"The successful implementation of the new policy improved efficiency."
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
"The master plans were partially implemented."
Capable of being implied or suggested.
"The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context."
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
"The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal."
A possible effect or result of an action or decision; something suggested without being stated directly.
"The new law has serious implications for small businesses."
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
"Her trust in him was implicit."
To collapse or burst inward violently.
"The old building imploded during the demolition."
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."
