out of the question

ques·tion

Q0027400 (kwĕs′chən)n.1. A sentence, phrase, or gesture that seeks information through a reply.2. a. A subject or point that is under discussion or open to controversy: the question of whether a new school should be built.b. A matter of concern or difficulty; a problem: This is not a question of too little money.3. a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly.b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote.4. Law An issue in dispute for the resolution of a court.5. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. Her integrity is beyond question.v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions v.tr.1. a. To ask a question or questions of (someone).b. To interrogate (a suspect, for example). See Synonyms at ask.2. To pose a question or questions regarding (something); analyze or examine: researchers questioning which of the methods will work.3. To express doubt about; dispute: questioned his sincerity; questioned the expense report.v.intr. To ask questions.Idioms: in question Under consideration or discussion. out of the question Not worth considering because of being too difficult or impossible: Starting over is out of the question.

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[Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaestiō, quaestiōn-, from *quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.]

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ques′tion·er n.ques′tion·ing·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.out of the question - totally unlikely inconceivable, unimaginable, impossibleunthinkable - incapable of being conceived or considered

Translations

不可能的

question

(ˈkwestʃən) noun1. something which is said, written etc which asks for an answer from someone. The question is, do we really need a computer? 問題 问题2. a problem or matter for discussion. There is the question of how much to pay him. 難題，議題 问题，议题 3. a single problem in a test or examination. We had to answer four questions in three hours. 考題 考试题4. criticism; doubt; discussion. He is, without question, the best man for the job. 疑問 疑问5. a suggestion or possibility. There is no question of our dismissing him. 可能性 可能性 verb1. to ask (a person) questions. I'll question him about what he was doing last night. 質問，詢問 审问，询问 2. to regard as doubtful. He questioned her right to use the money. 懷疑 怀疑ˈquestionable adjective1. doubtful; uncertain. 不確定的 可疑的2. probably not true, honest, respectable. questionable behaviour. 可疑的，不誠實的，不當的 不可靠的ˈquestionably adverb 可疑地 可疑地ˈquestionableness noun 可疑 可疑question mark a mark (?) used in writing to indicate a question. 問號 问号ˈquestion-master noun a person who asks the questions in eg a quiz. 問答節目主持人 问答节目主持人ˌquestionˈnaire (-ˈneə) noun a written list of questions to be answered by a large number of people to provide information for a survey or report. 問卷 调查表，问卷 in question being talked about. The matter in question can be left till next week. 正在談論的 正在谈论的out of the question not to be thought of as possible; not to be done. It is quite out of the question for you to go out tonight. 不可能的 不可能的