incessant

Definitions

in- (not) + cess (cedere, go / stop — ceasing comes from cessare) + -ant = "not stopping." The cessus stem also gave cease; in-cess-ant literally means "never ceasing."

Common Collocations

• 1.incessant noise持续的噪音
• 2.incessant rain连绵的雨
• 3.incessant complaints不断的抱怨
• 4.incessant chatter喋喋不休

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The incessant noise from the street kept her awake.

• 2.

  He grew tired of their incessant complaints.