impulsive
UK/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/US/im'pʌlsiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Tending to act suddenly without thinking it through
冲动的；任性的
adj.
Done on a sudden urge rather than after planning
凭一时冲动的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedim- (in) + puls (push) + -ive (tending to) = tending to act on an inner push. An impulsive person is driven by impulse — they feel the inner shove and act on it before reasoning kicks in.
Root pel still carries 52 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.impulsive decision冲动的决定
- 2.impulsive behavior冲动的行为
- 3.impulsive person冲动的人
Example Sentences
- 1.
He's impulsive and often regrets what he says.
- 2.
Buying the car was an impulsive decision.