irresistible
UK/ɪrɪ'zɪstɪb(ə)l/US/.iri'zistәbl/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Too attractive or powerful to be resisted
无法抗拒的，极具吸引力的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedir- (not) + resist + -ible (able to be) = 'not able to be resisted.' Resist = re- (against) + sist (stand). When you can't stand against something — a charm, an urge, a force — it is irresistible. Note the spelling: ir- before r, and -ible not -able.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.irresistible charm无法抗拒的魅力
- 2.irresistible urge不可抗拒的冲动
- 3.irresistible force不可抗力
- 4.irresistible temptation难以抵御的诱惑
Example Sentences
- 1.
The smell of fresh bread was irresistible.
- 2.
She felt an irresistible urge to laugh.