immovable
UK/ɪ'muːvəb(ə)l/US/i'mu:vәbl/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Impossible to move from a position; fixed
固定不动的，无法移动的
adj.
Refusing to change one's mind; unyielding
坚定不移的，不为所动的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishim- (not) + mov (move) + -able (capable of) = 'not able to be moved.' Used both physically (an immovable rock) and figuratively (an immovable position).
Root mov still carries 92 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.immovable property不动产
- 2.remain immovable保持不动
- 3.immovable object无法撼动之物
Example Sentences
- 1.
The boulder was completely immovable, no matter how hard they pushed.
- 2.
On this point she was immovable and refused to compromise.