impractical
/ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4906 in the learning path
不切实际的；不可行的
Definitions
adj. Unlikely to work well or be useful in practice
不切实际的；不可行的
adj. Not skilled at handling everyday practical tasks
不善处理实际事务的
Example
These white shoes are impractical for a muddy walk.
穿这双白鞋走泥泞的路不太实用。
Building underground railways may be impractical in smaller cities because construction costs often exceed available budgets.
在较小的城市修建地铁可能不可行，因为建设成本往往超过可用预算。
Collocations
- an impractical solution
- highly impractical
- impractical for everyday use
Word family
- practical (adj.)
- impracticality (n.)
- impractically (adv.)
Synonyms
- unworkable
- unrealistic
Antonyms
- practical
- workable
Usage tip
是形容词，不是动词；不实用不一定是不可能。
FAQ
- What does impractical mean?
- Unlikely to work well or be useful in practice Not skilled at handling everyday practical tasks
- How is impractical pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/, US /ɪmˈpræktɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
