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impervious

🇬🇧 UK/im'pә:viәs/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Not affected by something; not allowing liquid or other substances to pass through; immune to damage or influence.

不受影响的;不能渗透的;无动于衷的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
perthrough, thoroughly
+
viway, road, path
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=impervious

Common Collocations

  • 1.impervious to不受...影响
  • 2.remain impervious保持无动于衷

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The waterproof coat is impervious to heavy rain and snow.

  • 2.

    She seemed impervious to the criticism and continued with confidence.

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