irreversible
🇬🇧 UK/ɪrɪ'vɜːsɪb(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/,iri'vә:sәbl,-sib-/
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Definitions
adj.
Impossible to undo, reverse, or return to a previous state.
不可逆的;无法撤销的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.irreversible damage不可逆转的伤害
- 2.irreversible process不可逆转的过程
Example Sentences
- 1.
The irreversible damage to the ecosystem from pollution will affect future generations for decades.
- 2.
Once the chemical reaction reaches this stage, it becomes irreversible and cannot be undone.