relentless

🇬🇧 UK/riˈlentləs/🇺🇸 US/ri'lentlis/
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Definitions

adj.

Harsh and unyielding; continuing without stopping or weakening.

无情的;不间断的,持续不懈的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
+
lentroot
+
lesswithout, lacking
=relentless

Common Collocations

  • 1.relentless pursuit不懈追求
  • 2.relentless pressure持续压力
  • 3.relentless pace不停歇的节奏
  • 4.relentless criticism无休止的批评

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The relentless rain continued for three days without any sign of stopping.

  • 2.

    Her relentless pursuit of excellence made her one of the top scientists in the field.

  • 3.

    The team faced relentless pressure from competitors throughout the entire project.

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