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单词 impossible
释义

impossible

UK /ɪmˈpɒsəb(ə)l/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    if something is impossible, no one can do it or it cannot happen

    We were faced with an impossible task.

    it is impossible to do something:

    It would be impossible to gather this information without using computers.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not possible
    1. 1a
      extremely difficult to do or to deal with

      The job makes impossible demands on your patience.

      be impossible to do something:

      This book is impossible to read without crying.

      make something impossible:

      Dealing with her illness makes life pretty impossible for the rest of the family.

      Synonyms and related words

      Difficult or impossible to deal with
      Synonyms and related words

      Difficult to do and involving a lot of effort

    Collocates

    Adverbs frequently used with impossible
    ▪ absolutely, all but, almost, nearly, practically, quite, seemingly, totally, utterly, virtually, well-nigh

  2. 2
    someone who is impossible behaves in a way that is unreasonable and annoying

    Young children are impossible at times.

    Synonyms and related words

    Making you feel angry or annoyed

phrases

the impossible

impossible

US /ɪmˈpɑsəb(ə)l/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    if something is impossible, no one can do it or it cannot happen

    We were faced with an impossible task.

    it is impossible to do something:

    It would be impossible to gather this information without using computers.

    Synonyms and related words

    Not possible
    1. 1a
      extremely difficult to do or to deal with

      The job makes impossible demands on your patience.

      be impossible to do something:

      This book is impossible to read without crying.

      make something impossible:

      Dealing with her illness makes life pretty impossible for the rest of the family.

      Synonyms and related words

      Difficult or impossible to deal with
      Synonyms and related words

      Difficult to do and involving a lot of effort

    Collocates

    Adverbs frequently used with impossible
    ▪ absolutely, all but, almost, nearly, practically, quite, seemingly, totally, utterly, virtually

  2. 2
    someone who is impossible behaves in a way that is unreasonable and annoying

    Young children are impossible at times.

    Synonyms and related words

    Making you feel angry or annoyed

phrases

the impossible
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