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inexpressible

UK/ɪnɪk'spresɪb(ə)l/US/.inik'spresәbl/
A2

Definitions

adj.

Too great or intense to be put into words

难以言表的;无法形容的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
in-not, opposite of
+
ex-out of, former
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-iblecapable of, worthy of
=inexpressible

in- (not) + expressible (ex- 'out' + press + -ible). A feeling so strong it cannot be pressed out into words.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.inexpressible joy难以言表的喜悦
  • 2.inexpressible sorrow难以言表的悲伤

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She felt an inexpressible joy when she saw her son again.

  • 2.

    There was an inexpressible sadness in his eyes.

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