irreparable
UK/ɪ'rep(ə)rəb(ə)l/US/i'repәrәbl/
TOEFLA2
Definitions
adj.
Impossible to repair, undo, or make right
无法修复的；不可挽回的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedir-not, opposite of
+
reparableagain, back
=irreparable
ir- (not) + reparable = "that cannot be made ready again" — beyond repair. Almost always abstract: irreparable harm, irreparable damage to a reputation. Note stress: ir-REP-arable.
Common Collocations
- 1.irreparable damage不可挽回的损害
- 2.irreparable harm无法弥补的伤害
- 3.irreparable loss无法挽回的损失
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scandal did irreparable damage to his career.