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irrepressible

🇬🇧 UK/ɪrɪ'presɪb(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/.iri'presәbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Impossible to hold back or control; especially full of energy or enthusiasm.

压制不住的,无法遏制的;活力四射的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
irnot, opposite of
+
reagain, back
+
presspress, squeeze
+
iblecapable of, worthy of
=irrepressible

Common Collocations

  • 1.irrepressible spirit难以遏制的精神
  • 2.irrepressible joy无法抑制的喜悦

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her irrepressible enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team continuously.

  • 2.

    The irrepressible child's laughter echoed through the quiet library momentarily.

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