英语词汇“impassible”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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On Saturday, my plans to join a supply run from the east-side kitchen to these tree dwellers are delayed when heavy rain makes the creek impassible.

Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2022 Many roads and bridges are still impassible, but residents in McRoberts, Kentucky, took matters into their own hands, banding together to build a makeshift bridge — the only lifeline to get in or out of town.

CBS News, 3 Aug. 2022 The roads, which are rutted and difficult to travel in the best of circumstances, may have been badly damaged in the quake, and landslides from recent rains have made some impassible.

Ebrahim Noroozi, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 Streets were left impassible in Miami with cars stranded in high waters as the then-tropical rainstorm doused the city with over 11 inches of rain on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 6 June 2022 The storm complex, blasting eastward at over 60 mph, toppled so many trees that roads were impassible all over the region.

Jim Duncan, Washington Post, 29 June 2012 Now, all three are fully impassible, Haidai said in a Facebook video posted Monday, adding that evacuating residents and transporting goods would no longer be possible.

Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Yellowstone National Park was blocked off to visitors due to roads made impassible by flooding.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 And a few stretches are impassible at high tide—bring a tide table.

Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin impassibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin passibilis passible

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	impassible
释义	impassible 1 of 2 adjective (1) im·pas·si·ble (ˌ)im-ˈpa-sə-bəl 1 a : incapable of suffering or of experiencing pain b : inaccessible to injury 2 : incapable of feeling : impassive impassibility (ˌ)im-ˌpa-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun impassibly (ˌ)im-ˈpa-sə-blē adverb impassible 2 of 2 adjective (2) im·pas·si·ble less common spelling of impassable : incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted Synonyms Adjective (1) affectless apathetic cold-blooded emotionless impassive numb passionless phlegmatic stoic stoical stolid undemonstrative unemotional See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective On Saturday, my plans to join a supply run from the east-side kitchen to these tree dwellers are delayed when heavy rain makes the creek impassible. Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2022 Many roads and bridges are still impassible, but residents in McRoberts, Kentucky, took matters into their own hands, banding together to build a makeshift bridge — the only lifeline to get in or out of town. CBS News, 3 Aug. 2022 The roads, which are rutted and difficult to travel in the best of circumstances, may have been badly damaged in the quake, and landslides from recent rains have made some impassible. Ebrahim Noroozi, Anchorage Daily News, 23 June 2022 Streets were left impassible in Miami with cars stranded in high waters as the then-tropical rainstorm doused the city with over 11 inches of rain on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Ashley R. Williams, USA TODAY, 6 June 2022 The storm complex, blasting eastward at over 60 mph, toppled so many trees that roads were impassible all over the region. Jim Duncan, Washington Post, 29 June 2012 Now, all three are fully impassible, Haidai said in a Facebook video posted Monday, adding that evacuating residents and transporting goods would no longer be possible. Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 14 June 2022 Yellowstone National Park was blocked off to visitors due to roads made impassible by flooding. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 And a few stretches are impassible at high tide—bring a tide table. Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective (1) Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin impassibilis, from Latin in- + Late Latin passibilis passible First Known Use Adjective (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a impassible adjective as in stoic not feeling or showing emotion years of living behind bars had rendered him impassible Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance stoic impassive calm bland passionless emotionless enigmatic phlegmatic numb stolid apathetic detached unemotional undemonstrative enigmatical affectless empty dry stoical reserved cold unmoved imperturbable collected unflappable composed blank impenetrable wooden inscrutable cool dispassionate expressionless inexpressive taciturn cold-blooded aloof pitiless vacant objective unresponsive unconcerned impersonal indifferent deadpan inconsiderate thoughtless insensible unfeeling unsentimental stone-faced bloodless reticent straight-faced hard-hearted Antonyms & Near Antonyms emotional impassioned vehement fervid demonstrative fervent passional passionate fiery gung ho mushy zealous burning enthusiastic blazing flaming dramatic ardent glowing perfervid sympathetic mawkish sentimental compassionate maudlin overheated hot-blooded melodramatic responsive gushing reactive sensitive red-hot histrionic warm-blooded overemotional See More
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impassible

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