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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

impossible

英  [ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl]
    

[ADJ, NOUN]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1. 不可能的

    Something that is impossible cannot be done or cannot happen.

    双语例句

    例：

    It was impossible for anyone to get in because no one knew the password.

    任何人都不可能进得去，因为没人知道密码。

    例：

    He thinks the tax is impossible to administer.

    他认为税金没办法管理。

    2. 极难应付的

    An impossible situation or an impossible position is one that is very difficult to deal with.

    近义词

    hopeless

    双语例句

    例：

    I think he was in an impossible position.

    我想他当时处于一个极难应付的境地。

    3. 难以忍受的

    If you describe someone as impossible, you are annoyed that their bad behaviour or strong views make them difficult to deal with.

    近义词

    intolerable

    双语例句

    例：

    The woman is impossible, thought Francesca.

    弗朗西丝卡暗自思忖，这个女人真让人受不了。

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1. [SING 单数型名词] 不可能的事

    The impossible is something that is impossible.

    双语例句

    例：

    They were expected to do the impossible.

    他们被要求去做不可能的事。

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