| 单词 | incessantly |
| 释义 | incessantly (once / 942 pages) adv Use the adverb incessantly to describe an action that continues or repeats without interruption. The neighbor's dog might bark incessantly in the morning, causing you to complain incessantly about the noise. The word incessantly usually indicates that there's something slightly irritating about whatever is happening. The person sitting next to you at the library might be incessantly drumming her fingers on the table. Your little sister might be incessantly singing Disney songs during a long car ride. On the other hand, incessantly can have a more positive meaning, indicating determination or drive. If you work incessantly to prepare for a big presentation, that’s a good thing! WORD FAMILYincessant: incessancy, incessanter, incessantly, incessantness USAGE EXAMPLESHe will no doubt repeat this attack incessantly during his campaign for the national elections, scheduled for March 15th. Economist(Dec 10, 2016) The results in “Tower” are extremely liquid, with each line incessantly ebbing and flowing, creating a vivid sense of life. New York Times(Oct 11, 2016) You know how when people are nervous and they talk incessantly? Washington Post(Nov 18, 2016) 1adv without interruption Syn always, constantly, forever, perpetually 2adv with unflagging resolve Syn ceaselessly, continuously, endlessly, unceasingly, unendingly |
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