英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
Relating to industry, factories, or manufacturing.
"The city has grown rapidly due to industrial development."
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
"The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes."
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
"Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically."
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
"She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time."
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
"His industriousness earned him a promotion at work."
The production of goods or services within an economy.
"The textile industry employs thousands of workers in the region."
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
"He stumbled into the room completely inebriated."
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
"His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job."
too great, extreme, or beautiful to be expressed in words
"The beauty of the sunset was ineffable."
not producing any significant or desired effect; useless; unsuccessful
"The new policy proved to be ineffective in reducing crime rates."
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
"The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation."
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
"The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease."
The state of not achieving maximum productivity; wastefulness or lack of competence.
"The company suffered losses due to inefficiency in resource management."
Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting resources or effort.
"The machine is old and inefficient compared to modern equipment."
Not qualified or permitted to do something or to receive something.
"He was ineligible to apply for the scholarship because of his age."
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
"Death is an ineluctable part of human existence."
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
"His inept handling of the situation made it worse."
the state of being unequal; disparity in status, rights, or opportunities
"Inequality in wealth distribution remains a significant issue worldwide."
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
"The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers."
unfairness or injustice
"The system is full of social inequity."
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
"Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts."
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
"The patient remained inert on the bed."
not necessary or important; not essential
"The report removes all inessential details to stay focused."
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
"Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value."
The quality of being certain to happen; unavoidable nature.
"The inevitability of change makes adaptability essential."
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
"Death is inevitable for all living beings."
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
"Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project."
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
"His rude behavior was inexcusable."
Impossible to use up or tire out; unlimited in supply or energy.
"Her energy seemed inexhaustible during the long campaign."
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
"The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life."
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
"The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold."
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
"It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research."
Cheap; costing little money.
"They found an inexpensive restaurant near the station."
Lack of knowledge or skill in a particular activity or field.
"His inexperience in handling negotiations was evident."
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
"The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes."
Impossible to explain or understand.
"The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable."
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
"She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success."
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
"This rope is made of an inextensible material."
Impossible to separate or escape from.
"The two friends shared an inextricable bond."
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
"Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance."
well known for some bad quality or deed
"The dictator was infamous for his cruelty."
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
"His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed."
A very young child or baby.
"The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle."
characteristic of an infant; childish
"His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting."
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
"The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot."
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
"He was infatuated with her beauty."
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
"Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues."
