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irrepressibly

UK/ɪrɪ'prɛsəbli/US/ˌɪrɪ'presəblɪ/
B2

Definitions

adv.

In a way that cannot be held back or controlled

无法抑制地;压制不住地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ir-not, opposite of
+
re-again, back
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-iblycapable of, worthy of
=irrepressibly

ir- (not) + repressible (re- 'back' + press). In a way that cannot be pressed back down — bubbling up no matter what.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She grinned irrepressibly at the good news.

  • 2.

    He was irrepressibly cheerful even on bad days.

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