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impressive

UK/ɪm'presɪv/US/im'presiv/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Causing admiration because of size, quality, skill, or achievement

令人印象深刻的,令人钦佩的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
im-not, opposite of
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=impressive

impress (press in) + -ive (tending to) = 'tending to leave a strong mark.' Something impressive presses a strong, favorable impression into you.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.impressive achievement了不起的成就
  • 2.impressive results亮眼的成果
  • 3.deeply impressive极为出色
  • 4.an impressive array of一大批令人印象深刻的…

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Winning three medals in one day is an impressive achievement.

  • 2.

    The view from the summit was truly impressive.

  • 3.

    She gave an impressive performance under huge pressure.

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