| 单词 | irresistible |
| 释义 | irresistible (ɪrɪzɪstɪbəl ) 1. adjective If you describe something such as a desire or force as irresistible, you mean that it is so powerful that it makes you act in a certain way, and there is nothing you can do to prevent this. It proved an irresistible temptation to Hall to go back. ...irresistible pressure from the financial markets. They feel the case for change is irresistible. Synonyms: inescapable, inevitable, unavoidable, sure irresistibly (ɪrɪzɪstɪbli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb] I found myself irresistibly drawn to Steve's world. 2. adjective If you describe something or someone as irresistible, you mean that they are so good or attractive that you cannot stop yourself from liking them or wanting them. [informal] The music is irresistible. ...irresistible granary bread. Synonyms: seductive, inviting, tempting, enticing irresistibly adverb [ADVERB adjective] She had a gamine charm which men found irresistibly attractive. Collocations: irresistible temptation The first broad beans of the season are always an irresistible temptation. Times, Sunday Times This creates an almost irresistible temptation to take the extension and see if a general election changes things. The Sun Will they give into irresistible temptation? The Sun An irresistible temptation to get a few recognizable stars to play bit roles in the picture was accepted unfortunately. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It pushes up living costs and creates almost irresistible temptations for low-paid government officials. Times, Sunday Times Like all the arts, it exists only because its creators have an irresistible urge to express themselves through it. Times, Sunday Times It causes odd or painful feelings in your legs and an irresistible urge to move them. The Sun But behind the entrepreneurial spirit was an irresistible urge to go off the rails. Times, Sunday Times We are often gripped with an almost irresistible urge to exert our authority, to regain control of our world. Christianity Today An irresistible urge to buy things. Times, Sunday Times Excellent facilities and amenities, from poolside snacks to elegant dining, and stylish guest accommodation, make this hotel simply irresistible. Times, Sunday Times And that makes this brilliant deal simply irresistible. The Sun All this with sea facing accommodation, landscaped gardens and a private beach - it's simply irresistible. Times, Sunday Times They are, like the hero, simply irresistible. The Sun The drama, the hand motions and the potential slow dances are simply irresistible. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 无法抑制的 Japanese: 抑えがたい |
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