inexorable
/ɪnˈeksərəbl/
CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7258 in the learning path
不可阻挡的；无法改变的
Definitions
adj. impossible to stop or prevent
不可阻挡的；无法改变的
Example
We watched the inexorable tide creep towards our sandcastle.
我们看着无法阻挡的潮水逐渐逼近沙堡。
The inexorable rise in demand for electricity highlights the need for investment in renewable energy.
电力需求不可阻挡的增长凸显了投资可再生能源的必要性。
Collocations
- inexorable rise
- inexorable decline
- inexorable march of time
Word family
- inexorably (adv.)
- inexorability (n.)
Synonyms
- unstoppable
- relentless
Usage tip
侧重趋势或进程无法阻止，不只是“无情”。
FAQ
- What does inexorable mean?
- impossible to stop or prevent
- How is inexorable pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈeksərəbl/, US /ɪnˈeksərəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
