nameless
UK/ˈneɪmləs/US/'neimlis/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Having no name; not identified by name
无名的；不具名的
adj.
Too dreadful or vague to be described
难以名状的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnameroot
+
-lesswithout, lacking
=nameless
name + -less (without) = 'having no name.' The second sense ('nameless fear') extends to feelings too vague or terrible to put a name to.
Common Collocations
- 1.nameless fear难以名状的恐惧
- 2.nameless dread莫名的恐惧
- 3.nameless victim无名的受害者
Example Sentences
- 1.
The memorial honors the nameless soldiers of the war.
- 2.
A nameless dread crept over her.